SCHOOL COOK SUBSTITUTE

Description

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic School Cook Substitute.

The Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) coordinates services for over 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in Wood County. Our mission is to support, empower, and inspire. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated problem solver, flexible, detail oriented, and is a team player with time management skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills.

School Cook Substitute

• Unclassified Appointment
• Bi-Weekly Hours:
  Intermittent based on agency needs
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Healthcare Benefits:
  In-Eligible
• Normal Working Hours:
  M-F, 7:
  30 a. m. -2:
  30 p. m.

• Prepares daily meals, packs lunches to be transported, and serves lunches to students.
• Works with teachers/assistants who come in the kitchen for teaching aids involving food.
• Assists with providing work direction to the Food Service Worker(s) in preparation of meals and cleanup of kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assists in cleanup of kitchen and cooking equipment, preparing meals for next day, preparing special lunches for field trips, stocking shelves, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Plans, implements and is responsible for the food program for Wood Lane School.
• Responsible for daily receipts, maintain all necessary records and documentation according to all applicable federal, state and location regulations.
• Keep inventory current.
• Order and store all food supplies.
• Recommend purchase of equipment for the lunch program.

• Integrity, honesty, and ethical standards of behavior and decision-making principles
• Carries out policies and procedures in a consistent manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Accept changes as a positive
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to learn federal, state, and local regulations, dietary guidelines, safety practices, ability to prepare food, operation of kitchen equipment, new equipment and what is needed at facility, bookkeeping, filing, use of office machines inclusive of but not limited to copier, computer, calculator and fax.

• Completed, submitted application

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Certificate eligible, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain any training, licenses, registration or certification mandated by the Board (Positive Supports First Training, CPR and First Aid Certification, etc. )
• If required by the position, you must maintain a current driver's license in your residing state for the purpose of transporting individuals who are receiving services and/or operation of a Board owned vehicle.
• Employee must possess/maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record as established by Board policy and must provide proof of liability insurance per Board procedure.
• All new employees must have medical examination and a one-step PPD test to determine fitness for duty. Initial medical examination must be completed within 30 days of employment. One-step PPD must be completed prior to providing direct care services.
• The employee is required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Pre-employment results shall test negative in accordance with Board policy and procedure and any applicable state and/or federal law.
• Receipt of satisfactory criminal background reports in accordance with ORC 3319. 39, ORC 5123. 081 and OAC 5123-2-02, as applicable. Must receive a satisfactory criminal background report from the County Sheriff of employee's permanent address.
• Receipt of acceptable Ohio Department of DD Abuser Registry, Attorney General's Office Ohio Offender Watch/Sex Offender Registry, System for Award Management, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Exclusions:
  OIG, and Office of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Offender Search as a condition of employment and yearly thereafter.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move individuals who are receiving services, including children, adolescents and adults, in a safe manner according to in-service training unless reasonable accommodation has been made. Must be able to lift, carry and move office supplies and equipment required for day-to-day operations.
• Must be able to interact using appropriate and necessary techniques with persons who may display aggressive behaviors and/or provide special health care needs to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have strong functional skills to organize information logically, communicate clearly, analyze/solve problems, and relate effectively to people. Will organize and prioritize a number of projects simultaneously and prepare meaningful reports. Must be able to meet time frames and designed due dates. Must be able to make use of computers or other technology for prolonged periods of time, and provide other forms of documentation requiring extensive writing, if applicable.
• Must have the ability to relate program philosophy, procedures, goals to the general public in a manner representative of our mission to serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The employee shall serve as a role model to our students/individuals who are receiving services and model appropriate social/moral behaviors. The employee shall maintain professional ethics, protecting the confidentiality of the student's or individual's private life, and other situations, events which must remain confidential.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Must have the ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others and attempt to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all or part of participants. Must have the ability to present information publicly. Must be able to complete assigned tasks given large caseloads, stressful situations and emergencies.
• Must have the ability and analytical skills to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Must have the ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task while seeing a project to completion. Must have the ability to take care of the persons served needs while following the board's policies and procedures. Must have the ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others and attempt to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all or part of participants.
• Function as a liaison between components and with parents/guardians and as an individual advocate to ensure their right for choice to li.