People like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive starting wages
• Exceptional paid time off & holidays
• Industry-leading health benefits - visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Lifetime income for those who retire from ODVS

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" - it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.

At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans.

The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

• Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)

JOB TITLE JOB DETAILS:

• Starting Hourly Pay: $24.53
• 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.

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Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

If you are ready for the next great step in your career......Come join us!

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

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 an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov .
ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Qualifications
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.

• Must be/have one of the following:
  • a certified dietary manager
  • a food service manager
  • has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body
  • have an associate's degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Has two or more years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services in a nursing facility setting.
• Has completed course of study in food safety and managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Not applicable.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to dangerous or hostile consumers, residents or youths; may work flexible work hours, rotating days &/or weekends.