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Cook

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; ensure safety & sanitation of assigned area; Operate cash register; prepare daily paperwork; Supervise youth workers assigned to work area; follow youth general safety& security procedures; Set up food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements; Set up 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!

Pay Range:

• 6 Months: $21.48/hour
• 18 Months: $22.04/hour
• 30 Months: $22.59/hour
• 42 Months: $23.28/hour
• 5 Years: $23.65/hour

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

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.

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.