Food Service Worker
Lincoln, NE - USA
Job Summary
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
In this role you will assist with food preparation maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and dining areas and help ensure every patient and customer receives quality service. Whether serving meals assisting with kitchen duties or maintaining sanitation standards your contribution will be vital to the smooth operation of our food service department.
If you enjoy working collaboratively providing excellent service and making a meaningful difference we encourage you to apply.
Wage: 18.071 plus $3/hour Facility Differential plus shift differential for hours worked in 2nd shift and on the weekends.
Work Schedule
Friday Tuesday 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday
What the State of Nebraska Offers
Stable employment opportunity
Career development and learning opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan with a 156% match of the first 4.8% contribution
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals and comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans
Respect and support as a valued team member
Job Duties:
Under the general supervision of a Food Service Supervisor or higher-level staff member duties may include:
- Prepare and serve meals to patients including special diet requirements
- Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed
- Operate clean and maintain kitchen equipment
- Assist with kitchen and dining room operations
- Maintain cleanliness of dishes utensils equipment and facilities
- Support safe and efficient food preparation processes
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of coursework or training in food preparation
- Cooking and baking experience in a large-scale food service operation
Other:Must be 18 years of age and be able to stand on feet for 4 hours and lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Kitchen and dining room safety practices
- Food sanitation procedures
- Special diets and food preparation schedules
- Cooking techniques for meats vegetables soups salads and baked goods
- Kitchen equipment utensils and cleaning procedures
- Facility security and emergency procedures
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers
- Follow instructions and maintain records
- Safely operate sharp hot or heavy kitchen equipment
- Bend stoop lift and carry food items and supplies
- Work in high temperatures and humid environments
- Train or assist lower-level food service staff as needed
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