Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

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.

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

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

To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.

You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

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.