APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$39,943.44 to
$58,380.48
PAY GRADE: 29
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Food Service Cook/Supervisors prepare and/or supervise quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional setting.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking a full-time Food Service Cook Supervisor. This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) and will work around inmates. Two shifts are staffed daily and weekend work will be required. The incumbent will supervise medium security inmates in a 1,500 bed facility serving three meals daily; order and obtain food and kitchen supplies; schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of inmate staff; monitor security of the general kitchen area and food as required; provide training and orientation to new inmate staff regarding agency policies and procedures, food preparation and service, and health, and safety regulations; and prepare and/or supervise quantity of food prepared and food serving according to standardized menus and recipes in a correctional setting.
The incumbent will supervise the serving of meals in a controlled environment cafeteria style, or the delivery of bulk or individual servings as special situations may require; ensure food quality and food portion control utilizing standard measuring devices, equipment, standardized recipes, and food production sheets to maintain established food cost control and quality. Approximately 20% of the meals are prepared according to special medical diets. ServSafe Certification is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience which involved planning, preparation and serving of regular and special meals; following established menus; ordering food supplies; and maintaining records in an military, institutional, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, or other large quantity food service facility. One year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR one year of experience as an Food Service Cook/Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Some positions in this series require agency specific food handling certification(s) at the time of application or within a set time frame as defined by the hiring agency.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Incumbents in the Department of Corrections are required to work with and amongst inmates to complete job duties.
Additional Position Criteria
ServSafe Certification is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
