Cook 2

State of Ohio; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid pre-service training

Job summary

State of Ohio, Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional, seeks a Cook to join a dedicated food services team at CHJCF in Highland Hills, OH. You will follow the direction of the Food Service Manager to prepare, serve and supervise meals while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires experience in food prep, sanitation, and equipment operation with a focus on teamwork and customer service.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in food preparation, sanitation & storage & use of food service equipment.
• Job Skills: Food Services & Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction & training to youth workers & youth apprentice in food preparation, sanitation & storage of food for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (CHJCF).
• Monitor service lines, loading of carts, storage of foods & general cleaning.
• Work all stations on a rotating basis to include cooking, dish washing, wiping down tables, serving line, and sweeping & mopping floors.
• Operate commercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook food.
• Mix salad & make desserts, dressings & breads; prepare hot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slice meat & cheese; make sandwiches; assemble fruit plates & relish trays.
• Clean work area, equipment & utensils; ensures safety & sanitation of assigned area.
• Operate cash register; prepare daily paperwork.
• Supervise youth workers assigned to work area; follow youth general safety & security procedures.
• Setup food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements.
• Setup food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area.

Skills

Food Services

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional

Agency Contact Name and Information:

[e-mail]

Work Location:

4321 Green Road

Highland Hills, Ohio, 44128

United States

Compensation:

$21.48 per hour

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

40 hours per week

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:

Food Services

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.

Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.

Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.

Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.

What You'll Do

DYS is seeking a Cook to join our diverse team! As a Cook, you will work under direction of the Food Service Manager. This position requires thorough knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, storage & operation of food service equipment to prepare, cook & serve food.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide work direction & training to youth workers & youth apprentice in food preparation, sanitation & storage of food for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (CHJCF);
• Monitor service lines, loading of carts, storage of foods & general cleaning;
• Work all stations on a rotating basis to include cooking, dish washing, wiping down tables, working on the serving line, and sweeping & mopping floors;
• Operate commercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook food;
• Mix salad & make desserts, dressings & breads; prepare hot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slice meat & cheese; make sandwiches; assemble fruit plates & relish trays; clean & cut vegetables & meats before cooking & mixing;
• Clean work area, equipment & utensils; ensures safety & sanitation of assigned area;
• Operate cash register; prepare daily paperwork;
• Supervise youth workers assigned to work area; follow youth general safety & security procedures;
• Setup food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements;
• Setup food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area.

New Cooks with DYS receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment!

Months of Employment, At Hire, 6 Months, 18 Months, 30 Months, 42 Months

Pay Range 5 OCSEA, Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, Step 5

Hourly, $21.48, $22.04, $22.59, $23.28, $23.65

Annual, $44,678, $45,843, $46,987, $48,422, $49,192

Job Skills: Food Service, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Customer Focus, Teamwork & Adaptability

Additional Information

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday,7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

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 6 mos. trg. or 6 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 Focus

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.