Cook 2

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Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information: Cally Gilliland, cally.gilliland@dys.ohio.gov

Work Location:

640 Island Road Circleville, Ohio, 43113 United States

Compensation: $21.48 - $23.65

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 5:00 am - 6:20 pm, 3 days per week, 13.3 hour shifts

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…

Specifically, the Cook 2 will:

• Work under direction & require thorough knowledge of food preparation, sanitation & storage & operation of food service equipment to provide application of food preparation, sanitation & storage of food for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility: preparation & cooking of foods & monitors service lines, loading of carts, storage of foods & general cleaning; operates commercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook foods; mixes salad & makes desserts, dressings & breads; prepares hot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slices meat & cheese; makes sandwiches; assembles fruit plates & relish trays; cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking & mixing; cleans work area, equipment & utensils, ensures safety & sanitation of assigned area; supervise youth workers assigned to work area.
• Set up food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements; sets up food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area. Maintains safety and sanitary conditions, packs left over food for proper storage. Secures food storage areas and class A/B utensils.
• Perform other cook duties as assigned (e.g., attends meetings, trainings &/or seminars regarding food preparation, participates in all in-service trainings, etc.).

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

Pay Range OCSEA / 5 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

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 (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

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.