Cook / Food Service Worker Full-Time Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff

State of Nebraska • Scottsbluff, NE

46d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled work in the preparation and service of food while maintaining kitchen sanitation. $18.071/hr PLUS $3/hr differential for every hour worked, Equals $21.071 per hour worked! Full-Time Hours, Work schedule - 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Plus every other weekend (schedule subject to change)

Requirements

• Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 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 stuff s on hand; keep records; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, and bake food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served.
• Train food service staff in the preparation of simple foods/snacks and in the serving of food, and in dishwashing, cleaning, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Oversee food service staff in the cleaning of kitchen or dining areas.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room records.

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.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees