Cook 2

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cook, you will work under the 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 & mopping 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Applicant must list examples of experience in food service
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

• Food Services
• Customer Service
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• 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 & mopping 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

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED