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Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town is seeking kitchen staff to prepare meals for various programs and events. The role includes food preparation, cooking, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Candidates should have experience in food service and a ServSafe certification. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Reduced to no cost medical visits

Low to zero-dollar co-pays on maintenance drugs

401K match

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for school meals and events.
• Cooks according to menu and recipes.
• Ensures food safety and quality.

Skills

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handlers certification

Job description

Prepares assigned menu items and maintains a clean, organized kitchen. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Prepares assigned menu items and serving line, sanitizes kitchen area and equipment, and ensures proper food storage.

• Prepares food for the school breakfast and lunch program, evening meals, employees, contracted customers, special events, and/or meetings including cooking, baking, shredding, and slicing. Prepares kitchen and food for following day as needed.
• Cooks quickly, efficiently and according to menu and recipes.
• Takes and records food temperatures according to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety policies, records temperatures again prior to service.
• Ensures that food is good quality and is ready on time.
• Determines correct food portions; utilizes kitchen resources efficiently.
• Arranges food for service and serves food ensuring appropriate utensils are used for serving.
• Sanitizes and cleans kitchen and service area and dining room; ensures food is properly stored and handled.
• Rings up items, accepts monies from the customer, and gives out proper change as requested.
• Completes food and inventory deliveries as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to use and troubleshoot kitchen appliances and cooking utensils to complete recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic math skills required to ensure accuracy of recorded yields.
• Ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 120 days of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires moderate physical activity handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; standing and/or walking continuously.Subject to inside environmental conditions, with exposure to extreme cold from walk-in coolers and freezers and extreme heat working with stoves, ovens, and steam tables. Exposure to odors and cleaning solutions and kitchen equipment.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.