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Accepting applications for a Cook 1

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership

• Respect

What does a Cook 1 do?

• Operates commercial/standard kitchen equipment to: cook foods, mix salads, 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

• Sets up food lines

• Portions food on serving lines

• Sets up trays & carts

• Packs food for delivery to dining areas & storage

• Cleans work area, equipment & utensils

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
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division AND 3 months' training or 3 months' experience 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, Food Safety Inspection, Teamwork

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to varying temperatures (e.g., freezers; hot ovens) & sharp utensils; may work early or rotating shifts &/or weekends; may be exposed to hostile consumers, residents or youths &/or infectious diseases.

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after closing date.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Terry Penn at

EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

Ohio 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.