Food Service Cook/Worker - CNVH Kearney, NE at State of Nebraska in Kearney, Nebraska

Job Description:

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:

JR2024-00007136 Food Service Cook/Worker - CNVH Kearney, NE (Open)



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Job Description:

Full time position working 40 hours per week from 5:30 am - 2:00 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. We do offer a $200 monthly bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more. Conditions apply.
The Central Nebraska Veteran's Home is seeking an individual that is passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious, and creative meals for the Veterans who reside in our long term care facility. Let your creativity flow while having fun serving America's Heroes!


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 maintaining kitchen equipment. Maintain kitchen and dining room records. (A position may not be assigned all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)



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.



Other: Must be 18 years old.



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.



Ability to:



Communicate effectively with facility members and co-workers; prepare the most complex or difficult recipes, safely use sharp, heavy or hot kitchen equipment, utensils or supplies; train and supervise all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies. Overtime may be required.






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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