Food Service Worker - Omaha

State of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is looking for dependable and motivated individuals to join their food service team as entry-level Food Service Workers. This role encompasses managing food preparation and service tasks while working at various correctional facilities in Omaha. With a competitive pay range and a variety of employee benefits including paid holidays and health insurance, this position offers meaningful public service and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

79% employer paid health insurance plans

Uniforms provided

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or kitchen operations in the food service industry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a medical exam and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage inmates in food preparation.
• Coordinate food sanitation and safety.
• Manage inventory and report food usage.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Inventory management

Education

ServSafe or Food Handlers certification

Job description

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Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking dependable, motivated individuals to join our food service team as entry-level Food Service Workers at our Omaha facilities. Teammates filling positions at the Community Corrections Center - Omaha and the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility will work at both locations on a regular basis. Positions are also available at the Omaha Correctional Center.

Information about the Department can be found at: ~~~. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at ~~~.

Hiring range is $16.579-$24.440/hour PLUS $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Shift differential may also apply.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Uniforms provided
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

DUTIES

• Train and manage inmates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Coordinate sanitation, safety and food storage.
• Manage inventory by recording and reporting food purchases and consumption.
• Duties include prolonged standing and walking.
• Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays and double shifts.

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: ServSafe or Food Handlers certification (current or previous).

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

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: ~~~

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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