PRN Part-Time Food Service Assistant

State of Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 in Kearney, NE, seeks a part-time Food Service Assistant to perform routine food prep, service and cleanup under supervision. Typical shifts are 5 pm to 8 pm, with some weekends and holidays, totaling about 16 hours every two weeks.

The role involves preparing foods, serving at the counter, assisting cooks, cashier duties, dishwashing, and maintaining sanitation. Applicants must be 18+, and may need to attend a brief orientation.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience requirements for the position.
• Preferred: previous experience in food service industry.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• New Employee Orientation for 3 days: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, dates to be determined upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vegetables and fruits for salads; makes sandwiches and short orders.
• Assists cooks in preparing a variety of foods.
• Sets tables with linens, dishes, glasses and silverware; restocks serving lines.
• Serves as cashier and operates basic service equipment; maintains sanitation.
• Cleans kitchen and dining areas; washes dishes and carts; delivers food carts.

Skills

Food service experience

Age 18+

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Veterans Affairs - Agency 28Location:Kearney, NEHiring Rate:$17.189Job Posting:JR2026-00030303 PRN Part-Time Food Service Assistant (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving and cleanup tasks. Work assignments are clearly defined and performed under established work procedures and policies. Positions may provide training to new employees in this class or explain work processes but would not be assigned work leader responsibilities such as assigning and monitoring work.Hours: 5 pm - 8 pm, weekdays and every third weekend/holidayWage: $17.189 base + $3.00 differential = $20.189This position offers no benefits. Scheduled work hours total approximately 16 hours every two weeks.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 vegetables and fruits for salads, makes sandwiches, performs grill and deep fat fryer cooking for short orders. Assists Food Service Workers (cooks) in preparing a variety of foods. Sets tables with tablecloth, dishes, glasses, and silverware. Fills sugar, salt and pepper shakers, and water glasses and coffee cups. Arranges and serves food at the service counter. Stocks serving lines with silverware, trays, napkins, glasses and cups. Serves as cashier. Operates automatic dishwashing equipment and ensures that dishes and utensils meet facility standards for sanitation. Cleans kitchen equipment and walls; sweeps, mops, vacuums kitchen and/or dining area floors; cleans dining area walls, chairs, tables, and serving areas. Clears tables, cleans carts, and prepares dishes for dishwashing machines. Washes dishes. Delivers food carts to outlying areas.Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: There are no specific education or experience requirements.Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in food service industry.Other: Must be 18 years of age. Must be able to attend New Employee Orientation for 3 days: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, dates to be determined upon hire.Knowledge of: personal hygiene, basic kitchen equipment supplies and utensils; basic foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, meats and poultry; food preparation procedures for salads, sandwiches, short order items and other routinely prepared foods; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; food sanitation and food preparation schedules.Ability to: understand and follow facility kitchen and dining room safety practice; safely use knives and handle hot equipment or utensils; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; communicate effectively with facility residents, patients or members; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items equipment and supplies; stand on feet for long periods of time.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsSelect temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.