Food Service Worker

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 applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the 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 ofState must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohios heroes wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE

The Ohio Veterans Homes part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohios 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.

To learn more about us visit 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.

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.

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.

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $18.30 with your first raise at 6 months and regular increases throughout your early years of service

• Part-time positions available on 1st and 2nd shifts

• 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 $5000 annually

• Potential for up to $4000 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 at JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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

  Helpful Tips

  Application Procedures:

  • 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.

  Formal education in reading & speaking common English vocabulary & formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction of whole 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 ServicesCustomer Service Food Safety Inspection Equipment Operations General MaintenanceAttention to Detail Teamwork Flexibility Situational Awareness Verbal Communication