Salary : $42,837.00 - $46,291.00 Annually
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 0-66
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: Hospital & Community Rehabilitation Svcs
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 5/18/:59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Pay Grade: 0312A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Sunday - Tuesday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week: Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 1350 (6)
Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons; or to serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: When serving as the cook in charge of a small kitchen, works under the administrative supervision of a superior; or, works under the general supervision of a cook of higher rank when working in a larger kitchen.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of cook's helpers or others engaged in food preparation and cooking activities.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons.
To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements.
To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies.
To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule.
To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food.
To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents.
To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a familiarity with kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Supplemental Information Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of
immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at: Cranston Ph: Fax: Zambarano Ph: Fax: For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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Are you currently employed as Cook with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.
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Are you a member of Council 94 Local 1350? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
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Are you a state employee who is a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions).
Required Question