Public Service Food Service Worker – Kitchen & Sanitation

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave (24 days first

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance (employer paid)

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks entry-level Food Service Workers for Lincoln area facilities. Responsibilities include training inmates in food preparation and serving, coordinating sanitation and inventory, and ensuring safe food storage.

Candidates must be 18+, pass pre-employment exams, and may need ServSafe certification. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, state employee stability, and opportunities for career advancement within the correctional system in

Qualifications

• Minimum: coursework, training, and/or experience in food preparation, baking, or kitchen operations.
• Preferred: ServSafe or Food Handlers certification.
• Other: Must be at least 18 years old and pass pre-employment exams including medical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• 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 may be required.

Skills

Food prep experience

Safety and sanitation

Inmate supervision

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks entry-level Food Service Workers for Lincoln area facilities. Responsibilities include training inmates in food preparation and serving, coordinating sanitation and inventory, and ensuring safe food storage.

Candidates must be 18+, pass pre-employment exams, and may need ServSafe certification. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, state employee stability, and opportunities for career advancement within the correctional system in