Food Service Worker

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.071

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018594 Food Service Worker - Lincoln Area (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

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 Reception and Treatment Center or the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

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.

Hiring range is $18.071-$26.639/hour . Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Shift differential may also apply.

• 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
  

DUTIES:

• 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 / 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).

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age. 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.

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

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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.