What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook 2 position at Ohio Department of Youth Services?
What You'll Do
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all employees of DYS. The Cook 2 will provide valuable services to the Youth we serve.
Specifically, The Cook 2 Will
Organization
Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Cally Gilliland, cally.gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Circleville Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville
Compensation
$21.48 - $23.65
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3 13.5 hour shifts per week
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all employees of DYS. The Cook 2 will provide valuable services to the Youth we serve.
Specifically, The Cook 2 Will
- Works under direction & requires thorough knowledge of food preparation, sanitation & storage & operation of food service equipment to provide application of food preparation, sanitation & storage of food for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility: preparation & cooking of foods & monitors service lines, loading of carts, storage of foods & general cleaning; operates commercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook foods; mixes salad & makes desserts, dressings & breads; prepares hot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slices meat & cheese; makes sandwiches; assembles fruit plates & relish trays; cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking & mixing; cleans work area, equipment & utensils, ensures safety & sanitation of assigned area; supervise youth workers assigned to work area.
- Sets up food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements; sets up food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area. Maintains safety and sanitary conditions, packs left over food for proper storage. Secures food storage areas and class A/B utensils.
- Performs other cook duties as assigned (e.g., attends meetings, trainings &/or seminars regarding food preparation, participates in all in-service trainings, etc.).
- Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Organization
Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Cally Gilliland, cally.gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Circleville Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville
Compensation
$21.48 - $23.65
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3 13.5 hour shifts per week
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
Salary : $21 - $24