Cook 1

State of Ohio; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Ohio, Veterans Homes in Sandusky, seeks qualified food service personnel to prepare and cook meals in a full-time capacity. You will handle kitchen equipment, monitor temperatures, and support stock management while maintaining sanitation standards.

The role offers starting pay of $20.05/hr with raises, shift differentials, overtime potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic including basic operations and sanitation & storage in food service.
• 3 months training or 3 months experience in food preparation in institutional, school, or restaurant settings.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to standardized recipes.
• Use standard and/or commercial kitchen equipment (steam kettles, grill, oven, broiler, etc.).
• Monitor and record food temperatures with a thermometer as instructed.
• Assist other cooks and food service workers with stock handling and daily meal preparation.
• Receive stock deliveries and secure frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods.
• Rotate stock using first-in/first-out methods.
• Set up service areas and portions for meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and storeroom.

Skills

Food Services

Customer Service

Direct Support/Direct Care

Food Safety Inspection

Operational Support

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Education

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

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

Unposting Date

Aug 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $20.05/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 0500-1330

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Food Services

Technical Skills : Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Food Services, Food Safety Inspection, Operational Support

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Time Management, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all 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

Job Description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Starting Hourly Pay: $20.05 with your first raise at 6 months and regular increases throughout your early years of service
• Opportunities for shift differential & overtime pay
• 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

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

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 our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 ofState, 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.