Food Service Worker

Who We Are 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. To learn more about us, visit What We Do ALL THE GOOD STUFF! 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 View our full benefits package: Why Work For The State of Ohio What You'll Do What does a Food Service Worker do at the Veterans Homes? 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 Additional Information 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 http://careers.ohio.gov. 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. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.