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Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:
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Job Description:
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For additional information call 402-522-7087. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please call 402-479-5812.
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.
DUTIES:
Coordinate, train and manage inmates in the preparation and serving of food. Coordinate sanitation, safety and food storage. Examine inventory and store food products. Record and report food purchases and consumption. Duties include prolonged standing and walking. Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays and double-shifts.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the Food Service industry or related field.
OTHER: Shift work; weekend and holiday work required. 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.
Knowledge of: personal hygiene, kitchen equipment, supplies, and utensils; basic food stuffs such as fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, meats, and poultry; food sanitation; kitchen and dining room safety practices; cooking of meats, soups, and vegetables; food preparation; baking; facility sanitation and safety standards for cleaning, eating and cooking utensils; cooking equipment; handling and storage of toxic, caustic, and chemical products; planning and preparation of medical and religious special diets; the State of Nebraska Food Service Sanitation Manual; facility specific security and emergency procedures; Food Service preparation and production techniques of bulk food products for a large number of consumers; and agency and institutional policies related to safety, security and conduct.
Ability to: work effectively under stress; stand for long periods of time; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies; use kitchen equipment, supplies, and utensils; follow recipes and cook a variety of food stuffs; understand and enforce rules governing the conduct of inmates; train and supervise in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; communicate effectively with inmates/offenders and co-workers; prepare and supervise the preparation of complex and difficult recipes; alter menus to accommodate needs and food stuffs on hand; take inventory and order food stuffs and supplies; keep records; and interact and supervise inmate/offender workers and general population in a professional manner that is consistent with departmental policy.
Benefits
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.
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
