Food Service Cook at CNVH in Kearney, NE

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Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.071

Job Posting:

JR2... Food Service Cook at CNVH in Kearney, NE (Open)

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Job Description:

RATE INCREASE JULY 1ST: $21.071/hour
(Breakdown $18.071/hour + $3.00/hour differential=$21.071)
Hours: 5:30 AM - 2 PM with every other weekend/holiday off
This full time position offers Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits for you and your family! A $200 monthly commuting bonus is available for those who live greater than 30 miles away. (Conditions apply)
Positions in this class work under the general supervision of a Food Service Manager or higher level and are assigned one or more of the following primary functions: performs skilled work in the preparation and serving of food. Positions at this level follow established procedures and policies.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (A position may not be assigned all the 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 kitchen equipment. Oversees food service staff in the cleaning of kitchen or dining areas. Maintains kitchen and dining room records. May order, receive, store and distribute food supplies. Assists with menu planning; performs administrative tasks related to food service management such as records maintenance, inventory counts, inspection and storage. May assist food service management personnel in scheduling and distributing the work assignments of food service staff.

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, 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 members, and co-workers; train lower level food service staff 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; 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.

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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