Cook (Part Time)

Eastern Ohio Correction Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eocc41 is hiring a support cook for the Wintersville Facility in Ohio. This part-time position involves preparing meals per planned menus, cleaning the kitchen and equipment, and supervising offenders in the Food Service Department.

The role requires basic math and reading English to handle menus and recipes, plus inventory and safety responsibilities. Work is in person at the Wintersville, OH location, with potential involvement in the Lisbon facility; the job emphasizes professionalism,

Qualifications

• Math education enabling basic operations
• Ability to read menus and product labels in English
• Experience or education equivalent to required qualifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to pre-planned menu
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils and area
• Document cleaning of kitchen, equipment and chemicals
• Monitor and supervise offenders in the Food Service Department
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory and rotating stock
• Receive and rotate supplies
• Ensure professional conduct and safety in interactions with staff and public
• Assist in education program for offenders in the Food Service Department
• Attend trainings and facility meetings as required
• Support pro-social behavior and rewards with positive reinforcement

Education

Math education requirements including addition and subtraction

Reading English vocabulary to read menus and recipes

General education or experience equivalent to minimum qualifications

Job description

# Cook (Part Time)Available PositionsApply HereDate posted: October 28, 2026Location: Wintersville Facility - MalePay: $17.00 per hour**Job description:**Click here: https://form.jotform.com/form/210946073275154## JOB OVERVIEWWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a support cook. In this role, you will play a vital part in our culinary operations, ensuring that quality meals are prepared and served to our residents according to pre-planned menus and partially prepared meals.## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESa) Prepare and serve meals according to a pre-planned menu.b) Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and the surrounding area.c) Document the cleaning of the kitchen, equipment, and chemicals used.d) Monitor and supervise offenders assigned to work in the Food Service Department.e) Assist the Food Service Manager in maintaining the kitchen inventory.f) Receive new orders of supplies, and rotate stock.g) Serve as a positive role model and representative of the facility by displaying compassion, fairness, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions with other members of the Eastern Ohio Correction Center community and with the general public.## OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESa) Assist offenders enrolled in the Food Service Department’s education program.b) Adhere to key, tool, and chemical inventory and control procedures.c) Complete in-service training as assigned per year.d) Provide daily positive interactions with offenders.e) Effectively reinforce pro-social behavior and rewards with tangible reinforcement.f) Attend facility committee meetings, program groups, and other facility functions.g) Participate in relevant professional organizations, and attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by professional organizations.## EDUCATION & ABILITIESThe Cook must meet the following minimum educational and experience requirements:i) Formal education in mathematics that includes addition and subtraction, and speaking common English vocabulary.ii) Formal education in reading common English vocabulary that results in the Cook being able to read menus and product labels, and to read and comprehend recipes.OREducation, training, and/or experience in an amount equal to the minimum qualifications as stated above.**Special knowledge and abilities:**i) Ability to prepare and handle food items in accordance with rules and regulations of local, state, and federal health authorities.ii) Ability to operate kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.iii) Ability to perform intermediate mathematical operations.iv) Strong verbal and written communication skills.v) Ability to organize and manage supplies, stock, and other food service materials.## UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS & HAZARDSThe Cook is required to stand for long periods of time. Additionally, the Cook unloads stock which includes canned goods, boxes of potatoes, and other foods weighing up to 50 pounds. This includes the routine handling of grocery sacks typically weighing between 5 and 10 pounds each. This position involves limited probability of injury. However, there is a possibility that the Cook could receive minor burns from the oven or stove and may suffer minor cuts from some of the kitchen appliances and equipment. The Cook is responsible for ensuring the physical safety of the employees of the Eastern Ohio Correction Center and any resident offender and visitors. The Cook must ensure that any action taken does not exacerbate already dangerous situations for employees or offenders, and provide first aid or CPR to any individuals who are injured or ill. Serious errors could result in injuries to employees or offenders as well as the possibility of death. Additionally, Cooks may be exposed to potentially dangerous situations such as client or armed offenders requiring the use of physical force and restraint techniques, including the possibility of exposure to bodily fluids, and potentially contagious diseases.The Cook works 24 hours weekly, three eight-hour shifts throughout the week. Holidays and weekends as assigned.**Job Type:** Part-time**Work Location:** In person## Wintersville Facility470 State Route 43, Wintersville, OH 43953## Lisbon Facility227 North Market St., Lisbon, OH [e-mail]