FOOD SERVICE COOK - CNVH in Kearney
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Kearney Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$16.254

Classification Salary Range:
$16.25 - $23.96

Job Posting:
JR2024-00004582 FOOD SERVICE COOK - CNVH in Kearney (Open)

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Job Description:
Full time position working 40 hours per week from 5:30 am - 2 pm with every other weekend/holiday off. Hourly pay is $16.25/hr. PLUS an additional $3 per hour for every hour worked, which brings it to $19.25/hr. This position is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance. We do offer a $200 monthly bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more. Conditions apply. Come work with us serving America's Heroes!!!

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

(These are needed to perform the work assigned.) Knowledge of: kitchen and dining room safety practices; special diets provided by the facility; recipes and cooking techniques for the preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and baked goods; facility food preparation schedules; food sanitation practices; the proper handling and processing of a variety of vegetables and fruits; kitchen safety practices; kitchen equipment and utensils; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; facility specific security and emergency procedures. Ability to: communicate effectively with facility residents, patients, members, inmates, and co-workers; train lower level food service staff or inmates in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; prepare the most complex or difficult recipes; safely use sharp, heavy or hot kitchen equipment, utensils or supplies; understand and enforce rules governing the conduct of inmates; train and supervise in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; alter menus to accommodate needs and food stuffs on hand; keep records; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies.

SPECIAL NOTES APPLICABLE TO ALL LEVELS: Some positions may require applicants to be of a specific minimum age to comply with State and/or facility accreditation regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.) Prepares, seasons, cooks, and bakes food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served. Trains food service staff in the preparation of simple foods/snacks and in the serving of all food, and in dishwashing, cleaning, and routine equipment maintenance. Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment. Oversees food service staff in the cleaning of kitchen or dining areas. Maintains kitchen and dining room records. May order, receive, store and distribute food supplies. May assist food service management personnel in scheduling and distributing the work assignments of food service staff.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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