Food Service Cook/worker - CNVH Kearney, NE

Food Service Cook/Worker

The Central Nebraska Veteran's Home is seeking an individual that is passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious, and creative meals for the Veterans who reside in our long term care facility. Full time position working 40 hours per week from 5:30 am - 2:00 pm. Every other weekend and holiday off. Wage Breakdown: $18.07/hr. + $3/hr. differential = $21.07/hr, while working. CNVH offers a monthly $200 commuter bonus for those who live 30+ miles away (conditions apply). Also offered are medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.

Job Duties: Prepare, season, cook and bake food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served. Train food service staff in the preparation of simple foods/snacks and in the serving of food, and in dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen equipment. Maintain kitchen and dining room records.

Prepares, seasons, cooks, and bakes food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served. Trains food service staff in the preparation of simple foods/snacks and in the serving of all food, and in dishwashing, cleaning, and routine equipment maintenance. Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment. Oversees food service staff in the cleaning of kitchen or dining areas.

Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry. Other: Must be 18 years of age. Knowledge of: Kitchen and dining room safety practices, special diets provided by the facility, recipes and cooking techniques for the preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and baked goods. Ability to: Communicate effectively with facility members and co-workers; prepare the most complex or difficult recipes, safely use sharp, heavy or hot kitchen equipment, utensils or supplies; train and supervise all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies. Overtime may be required.