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NOW HIRING FOR PRE-SERVICE CLASS STARTING ON 8/15/2024. WE MAY HAVE AN EARLY-HIRING OPTION ALSO!

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!

A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's 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 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 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.

What You'll Do:

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 & moping 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 to include but not limited to HAACP forms;

• 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.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered beginning the first of the month after hire.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

• Caregiver leave

Union Education Trust Funds

• Eligible employees have up to a total of $6,250 per fiscal year. However, this is divided into three major programs:
• CIP (Career Improvement Program): $4,000
• CAT (Computer Application Training): $750
• PE (Professional Enhancement Program): $1,500

Free Community College!

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment opportunities following the Americans with Disabilities Act 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, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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, Customer Service, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Teamwork