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State of Ohio; Sandusky (OH); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Medical Coverage begins first month

Free Dental & Vision after 1 year

Vacation, sick, holidays and personal/

Descripción de la vacante

Ohio Department of Veterans Services in Sandusky, OH is recruiting for a full-time food service position at the Veterans Homes. The role involves preparing meals, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation in a long-term care setting.

The position offers starting pay of $20.05 per hour, various pay increases, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, comprehensive medical coverage, and generous leave and retirement benefits.

Formación

• 3 months training or 3 months experience in food preparation, sanitation and storage.
• Use of food service equipment in institutional, school or restaurant setting.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook foods according to standardized recipes.
• Use standard and/or commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., steam kettles, grill, oven, broiler, meat slicer, steamers, fryers, range top, food processing equipment, thermometer, industrial mixer, chill blaster).
• Use a thermometer to monitor and record food temperatures as instructed.
• Assist other cooks, and food service workers in unloading pallets of food provisions and transferring to ingredient/storeroom, coolers and daily meal ingredient carts.
• Receive stock deliveries and properly secures all frozen, refrigerated & dry goods.
• Retrieve stock items from storage, dates and rotates all refrigerated stock, and utilizes first in/first out stock rotation/usage method.
• Set up service areas, trays & carts, and portions food in service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitation at all times in kitchen, ingredient/storeroom as well as during preparation of meals.

Conocimientos

Food Services

Customer Service

Operational Support

Direct Support

Food Safety

Customer Focus

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Descripción del empleo

Organization

Organization: Veterans Services Sandusky

Agency Contact Name and Information: Hailey Ivory, [e-mail]

Work Location: 3416 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky, Ohio, 44870
United States

Compensation: $20.05/hr

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 0500-1330

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Food Services

Who We Are

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from across the state and all branches of service.

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs

What You'll Do

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $20.05
• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and cook foods according to standardized recipes
• Use standard and/or commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., steam kettles, grill, oven, broiler, meat slicer, steamers, fryers, range top, food processing equipment, thermometer, industrial mixer, chill blaster)
• Use a thermometer to monitor and record food temperatures as instructed.
• Assist other cooks, and food service workers in unloading pallets of food provisions and transferring to ingredient/storeroom, coolers and daily meal ingredient carts.
• Receive stock deliveries and properly secures all frozen, refrigerated & dry goods.
• Retrieve stock items from storage, dates and rotates all refrigerated stock, and utilizes first in/first out stock rotation/usage method.
• Set up service areas, trays & carts, and portions food in service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitation at all times in kitchen, ingredient/storeroom as well as during preparation of meals.

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us

Additional Information

Helpful Tips

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit https://careers.ohio.gov/TotalRewards

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in food preparation, sanitation & storage & use of food service equipment in institutional, school or restaurant setting.
-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Food Services, Customer Service, Operational Support, Direct Support/Direct Care, Food Safety Inspection, Customer Focus, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Verbal Communication

Supplemental Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.