State of Nebraska
Food Service Worker - Lincoln Area
State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Job Title
Food Service Worker – Lincoln Area
Employer State of Nebraska – Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Location Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)
Job Posting ID JR2025-00020354 (Food Service Worker – Lincoln Area (Evergreen) Open)
Base Pay Range $20,000.00/yr – $20,000.00/yr
Salary $18.071–$26.639 per hour (pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience; shift differential may apply).
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.
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 Requirements:
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
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
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function & Industries Job function: Other; Industries: Restaurants
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Employer State of Nebraska – Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Location Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)
Job Posting ID JR2025-00020354 (Food Service Worker – Lincoln Area (Evergreen) Open)
Base Pay Range $20,000.00/yr – $20,000.00/yr
Salary $18.071–$26.639 per hour (pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience; shift differential may apply).
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.
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 Requirements:
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
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
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function & Industries Job function: Other; Industries: Restaurants
Application Notice Applications are no longer accepted on (date not displayed; currently open until closed).
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