Food Service Worker - WEC Detention Facility

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 WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE. Information about the department can be found at www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@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.

Requirements

• Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 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, a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Skills

• Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations.
• ServSafe or Food