Cook 1

This position will be filled according to Article 17 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Ohio and the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA). Employees within OCSEA will be considered before other applicants.

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – Tiffin Developmental Center

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

What You'll Do as a Cook 1:

• Preparing (e.g. cleaning, cutting, slicing, mixing & texturizing) and cooking (e.g. baking, boiling & grilling) food for the individuals residing at the facility according to prescribed diets.
• Operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Storage of food with attention to expiration dates.
• Cleaning work area, equipment & utensils.

Hours of work are from 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday with a 1/2 hour unpaid meal break. This is a part-time position with an estimated 32 hours per week.

What’s in it for you - the benefits of working for the State of Ohio:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are available the first full month after hire.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding available to employees covered by the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation & storage; addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. Skill in operation of kitchen equipment. Ability to understand system of procedures; read recipes; lift up to 50 lbs. (*)Developed after employment.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior.

The final candidate selected for the 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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule 2021-23831, 42 CFR 483.430(f) and the State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

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 hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.