About the position

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. WHO ARE WE? 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 https ://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations. The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice 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 !

Responsibilities

• Administers & manages entire food service operation for all shifts for Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown (e.g., sanitation, infections control, vendor contract compliance, emergency planning, department of health compliance, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compliance, safety procedures, etc.).
• Supervises frontline supervisors & lower-level food preparation & service staff (e.g., prepares schedules, approves leave request, prepares evaluations, applies progressive discipline, & administers training, interviews, hires, conducts staff meetings, coordinates product testing & participates in menu development).
• Oversees ordering of food & supplies from vendors (e.g., paper products, dry goods, frozen food, vegetables, utensils, cookware, sanitation supplies, etc.).
• Prepares related records & reports (e.g., sanitation, cycle menus, daily productions sheets, quarterly &/or monthly cost estimates).
• Supervises lower-level custodial workers & laundry staff, schedules staff, prioritizes assignments, and trains new employees.
• Attends & conducts staff meetings; meets with dietitian/dietetic technician to discuss changes &/or modifications; attends committee meetings.
• Performs special projects.
• Oversees fiscal controls of dietary department (e.g., prepares request to purchase, obtains price quotes, prepares departmental budget).
• Performs any additional job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of 2 yr. trg. program in food service preparation or hospitality management technology or 2 yrs. exp. in food service preparation
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Candidate must also meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, which will be included and inquired about in the pre-screening questionnaire of this application.
• Job Skills: Food Services, Management, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Confidentiality

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 )
• Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.