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Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28



Location:

Kearney, NE



Hiring Rate:

$16.579



Job Posting:

JR2025-00012378 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. Every other weekend and holiday off. Hourly pay is $16.579/hr. PLUS an additional $3 per hour for every hour worked, which brings it to $19.579/hr. CNVH offers a monthly $200 commuter bonus for those who live 30+ miles away (conditions apply). Also offered are medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!


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!


Job Duties: 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.)


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.



Requirements / Qualifications:




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



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.


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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