Food Service Worker

State of Ohio; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1st raise within 6 months

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Overtime opportunities

Medical coverage starts 1st of month

Job summary

The State of Ohio Veterans Services Sandusky location is hiring for a part-time food service role to serve residents and staff with meals and daily dining operations. The position offers growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits, with starting pay of $18.85 per hour and overtime possibilities.

Work hours are 11:00–19:30, with a permanent part-time schedule at 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and ADA services.

Qualifications

• Formal education in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; arithmetic including addition & subtraction of whole numbers; unskilled labor classification per state policy.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents & employees.
• Follow all food handling, safety & sanitation practices.
• Set up and tear down dining areas for meals.
• Set up salad bar and tear down after meals.
• Use appropriate portion control utensils.
• Adhere to all diet, texture & special instructions on meal tickets.
• Monitor food temperatures with a thermometer.
• Deliver meals to nursing units and kitchenettes.
• Portion foods into individual servings.
• Label, date & store perishable items.
• Operate kitchen and cleaning equipment.
• Receive stock deliveries and secure all goods.

Skills

Food Services

Customer Service

Food Safety

Equipment Operations

General Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Situational Awareness

Verbal Communication

Job description

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

Organization

Veterans Services Sandusky

Work Location

3416 Columbus Ave.

Sandusky, Ohio, 44870

United States

Compensation

$18.85/hr

Schedule

Permanent - Part Time

Work Hours

1100-1930

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.

About

To learn more about us, visit What We Do

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $18.85
• 1st Raise Within 6 Months
• Multiple pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Overtime opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
• 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: Why Work For The State of Ohio

What You’ll Do

• Serve food to residents & employees
• Follow all food handling, food safety & food service sanitation practices
• Set up dining areas for meal service and tear down dining areas after meal service
• Set up salad bar for meal service and tear down salad bar after meal service
• Use appropriate portion control utensils properly
• Adhere to all diet, texture & special instructions (e.g., adaptive equipment tray setup) on resident meal tickets
• Use thermometer to monitor & record food temperatures as instructed
• Deliver meal & snack items to nursing unit dining rooms &/or kitchenettes
• Portion foods into individual servings
• Cover, label, date & store perishable items, &/or leftover food items
• Clean &/or prepare fruit, vegetables & other foods for cooking &/or serving; makes sandwiches, salads, desserts, dressings & beverages; grills, fries & toasts food
• Obtain, fulfill, & serve food & drink orders in restaurant-style capacity.
• Operate kitchen & cleaning equipment (e.g., grill, dishwasher, oven, floor mixer, coffee maker, service area, microwave, slicers, toaster, fryer, broiler, blender, steamer, oven, etc.)
• Receive stock deliveries & properly secures all frozen, refrigerated & dry goods

Equal Opportunity

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

• 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 reading & speaking common English vocabulary & formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction of whole numbers. In accordance with Section 124.11(B)(2) of Revised Code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Food Services, Customer Service, Food Safety Inspection, Equipment Operations, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Flexibility, Situational Awareness, 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.