• Job Description

  Req#: JR2025-00017890

  The work we do matters!

  Hiring Agency:

  Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

  
  Location:

  Kearney, NE

  
  Hiring Rate:

  $16.810

  
  Job Posting:

  JR2025-00017890 Part-time PRN/Temp Food Service Assistant (Open)

  
  Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

  07-18-2025

  
  Job Description:

  Part time position working approximately 8 hours per week from 5pm-8pm with every other weekend and holiday off.
  
  Wage Breakdown: $16.81 per hour + $3 per hour differential = $19.81 per hour
  No benefits are associated with this position. Great opportunity for Students!
  
  Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving and cleanup tasks. Work assignments are clearly defined and performed under established work procedures and policies.
  Positions may provide training to new employees in this class or explain work processes but would not be assigned work leader responsibilities such as assigning and monitoring work.
  
  Performs general routine work in simple food preparation, serving and cleanup tasks.

  
  

  EXAMPLES OF WORK: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.) Prepares vegetables and fruits for salads, makes sandwiches. Assists Food Service Workers in preparing a variety of foods. Sets tables with tablecloth, dishes, glasses, and silverware. Fills sugar, salt and pepper shakers, and water glasses and coffee cups. Arranges and serves food at the service counter. Stocks serving lines with silverware, trays, napkins, glasses and cups. Serves as cashier. Operates automatic dishwashing equipment and ensures that dishes and utensils meet facility standards for sanitation.

  
  

  Requirements / Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications : There are no specific education or experience requirements.

  Other: Must be 16 years old.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : (These are needed to perform the work assigned.)

  Knowledge of: personal hygiene; basic kitchen equipment supplies and utensils; basic food stuffs such as fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, meats and poultry; food preparation procedures for salads, sandwiches, short order items and other routinely prepared foods; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; food sanitation and food preparation schedules. Ability to: understand and follow facility kitchen and dining room safety practice; safely use knives and handle hot equipment or utensils; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; communicate effectively with facility residents, patients or members; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies; stand on feet for long periods of time.

  
  

  
  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.
  
  Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

  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.

• About the company

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