Nebraska State Government
Food Service Cook
SALARY
$11.62 Hourly
LOCATION
Grand Island, NE
JOB TYPE
PERM FULL TIME
JOB NUMBER
60000344
DEPARTMENT
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
OPENING DATE
04/16/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$11.62 Hourly
LOCATION
Grand Island, NE
JOB TYPE
PERM FULL TIME
JOB NUMBER
60000344
DEPARTMENT
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
OPENING DATE
04/16/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
- Location: Grand Island Veterans Home
Hours:
6:30am-3:30pm Works every other weekend
9:30 am-6 pm, works every other weekend. Days off in a 2-week pay period are FRI/FRI/SAT/SUN.
Examples of Work
- Primary responsibility will be preparation and serving of meals following portion control standards; food service safety and sanitation; operate and clean equipment; tabulate quantities of food products required for menu and production records.
Qualifications / Requirements
- REQUIREMENTS: One year of coursework/training in food preparation and/or cooking and baking experience in a large scale food service operation.
PREFERRED: Food service experience, preferably institutional, commercial or large quantity cooking. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of interpreting menus, special diets prepared by facility, following recipes for preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and baked goods; facility standards and procedures for cleaning dishes, utensils, equipment, etc; food preparation schedules. Ability to tolerate high temperature and high humidity; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with staff; prepare special diets; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies. Requires: physical stamina/strength for continual standing, twisting, walking and reaching, with moderate kneeling; ability to lift 20 pounds regulary, work in hot, humid, or cold environments.
- Employer
- Nebraska State Government
- Website
- http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
- Address
-
1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
- Employer
- Nebraska State Government
- Website
- http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
- Address
-
1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
- Food Service Cook Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Have you ever received training in food safety or food handling? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 2
- Have you ever received a certificate of completion for training in food safety or food handling? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 3
- Have you performed dishwashing or kitchen cleaning duties in a restaurant, hospital, or other large institutional setting? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 4
- Have you ever performed cooking duties for customers, patients, or students in a restaurant, hospital, school, or large institutional setting? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you age 18 or over?
- * QUESTION 6
- This position requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. a. How many pounds are you willing and able to lift comfortably? b. Do you have a maximum lifting requirement or ability? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, indicate the maximum amount you can lift:
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you willing to accept the minimum starting pay for this position?
- * QUESTION 8
- Have you ever worked for the NE Department of Veterans Affairs? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 9
- Have you ever worked for the NE Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Homes? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 10
- Do you have the ability to read, write, and understand English?
- * QUESTION 11
- Your previous employers will be contacted to verify employment and obtain references. Is there any information you wish to give us regarding your previous work performance before we contact them?
- * Required Question