Cook / Food Service Worker Full-Time Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff
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) 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.
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.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
