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

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:
$16.579

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010319 Food Service Cook at CNVH in Kearney, NE (Open)

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Job Description:
$16.579/hr PLUS an additional $3/hr for every hour worked! That's $19.579/hr!!
PLUS..... * $200 Monthly Bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more! Conditions apply. Benefits included are Medical, Dental and Vision for both you and your dependents! COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM! The Central Nebraska Veterans 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 creative juices flow while having fun serving America's Heroes!

Shift Hours: Weekdays 10 am - 6:30 pm...Weekends 11:30 am - 8 pm

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: Some positions may require applicants to be of a specific minimum age to comply with State and/or facility accreditation regulations.

Job Duties

(A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.) 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 maintains kitchen equipment. Oversee food service staff in the cleaning of kitchen or dining areas. Maintain kitchen and dining room records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(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 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. 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.

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

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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