DESCRIPTION

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

This position is 29 hours per week and includes prorated PERS and leave.

Food Service Workers work in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing food, cleaning, serving, working with volunteers. Must possess a strong understanding of food preparation in a large facility. This position may include driving a county vehicle for congregate dining and Meals-on-Wheels Programs.

Responsible for providing large quantity of food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional, correction, residential, or non-residential setting; assists with the maintenance of an allocated budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals according to meal-time schedule and established temperature guidelines; prepares meals and food products according to standard recipes, and/or other specifications.
• Participates in the preparation, cooking and portioning of meals; demonstrates proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Inspects food preparation areas and equipment to ensure proper sanitary and safety procedures are met; demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality and integrity; regularly checks and records storage temperatures.
• Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports.
• Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment.
• Operates cleaning and cooking equipment; participates in the cleaning of the kitchen areas and equipment; ensures proper storage of tools and equipment and the security of the store room.
• Ensures that production meets health, sanitation and quality standards established by the food industry and government agencies.
• Receives supplies and verifies the accuracy of deliveries; consults with supervisor on resolution of discrepancies.
• Performs complete inventories of food and supplies; stocks supplies as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of experience in large-scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation in an institutional setting.
• Managing culinary operations, commercial dining, proper sanitation practice and adhering to nutritional service requirements.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Inventory control and record keeping principles and practices.
• Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Overseeing and preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting.
• Maintaining custody and security of juveniles.
• Overseeing and prioritizing the work of others.
• Operating, cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing work related reports.
• Directing others in work procedures.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Maintaining security of facilities and equipment.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License.
• ServeSafe certification within one (1) year from date of employment for some positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical institutional kitchen setting and use institutional kitchen equipment, strength to lift materials weighing up to 75 pounds, vision to read printed materials, stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Work is subject to performance under exposure to temperature extremes, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

Overview of Douglas County Benefits
Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement. Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.

Paid Leave
12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 96 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies https://www.douglascountynv.gov/687/Policies-Procedures
or relevant labor agreement https://www.douglascountynv.gov/688/Labor-Contracts
for more information.

Health Insurance
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Preferred Provider (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detailed information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/693/Employee-Benefits-Information
for more information.

Compensation
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. The current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be up to 5% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.

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