Cook 2

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition subtraction multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. food preparation sanitation & storage & use of food service equipment in institutional school or restaurant setting. Applicant must list examples of experience in food service.

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

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

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.

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 ourTotal 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.

As aCook 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:

• Providework 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);
• Monitorservice 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 & moping floors
• Operatecommercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook food
• Mixsalad & makedesserts dressings & breads; preparehot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slicemeat & cheese; makesandwiches; assemblefruit plates & relish trays; clean& cutvegetables & meats before cooking & mixing
• Cleanwork area equipment & utensils;ensuresafety & sanitation of assigned area;
• Operatecash register; preparedaily paperwork to include but not limited to HAACP forms;
• Supervise youth workers assigned to work area; follow youth general safety& security procedures;
• Setup food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements;
• Setup food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area.

JOIN OUR TEAM! UNBEATABLE STATE BENEFITS JOB SECURITY EXCELLENT RETIREMENT OVERTIME OPPORTUNITES OSCEA UNION MEMBERSHIP GREAT PERKS AND SO MUCH MORE!

OUR LAST PRE-SERVICE CLASS OF THE YEAR BEGINS ON 11/17/2025!

About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

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 Ohios 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 Guiding Principles

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clicking here.

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.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI. An individual assessment of an applicants 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.

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.