Food Service Worker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

About the role

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking dependable, motivated individuals to join our food service team as entry-level Food Service Workers at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov.

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, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays and double shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: ServSafe or Food Handlers certification (current or previous).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a 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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Hiring rate: $18.478 per hour.

Pay range: $18.478–$27.239 per hour, plus a $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Shift differential may also apply.