Food Service Worker

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

11d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports food preparation and service at the Warrensville Developmental Center. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing kitchen appliances and work areas, operating a dishwasher safely, monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures, preparing menu items, ordering supplies, labeling and dating opened items, and storing food promptly and safely. The worker also assists with meal-service setup and may transport food, equipment, and other supplies.

This is a permanent, part-time classified position with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The work environment involves kitchen heat and may include exposure to dangerous or hostile consumers, residents, or youths. The final candidate must complete a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis before appointment.

Requirements

• Formal education in reading and speaking common English vocabulary.
• Formal education in arithmetic, including addition and subtraction of whole numbers, or equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment.
• Undergo a criminal background check; disqualifying offenses may preclude employment.
• Submit to urinalysis before appointment; a positive result for illegal drug use will prevent an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize microwaves, refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen areas using appropriate solutions and chemicals.
• Sweep and mop floors and empty trash.
• Operate the dishwasher safely.
• Physically observe and record food and equipment temperatures according to Nutrition Department procedures.
• Prepare foods, including cleaning and preparing fruits and vegetables, making sandwiches, salads and beverages, and grilling, frying, or heating foods.
• Order food and supplies weekly according to departmental procedures.
• Label and date opened food and supplies.
• Store food and supplies promptly and ensure their safe utilization.
• Assist with meal-service setup and related tasks, including directing staff and consumers on pouring beverages and portioning food, filling bread baskets, finishing meat and salad setup, and garnishing foods according to the daily menu.
• Transport or assist with transporting food, equipment, paper goods, plates, and other working materials.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed