Food Service Worker/Cook Norfolk Regional Center

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Food Service WorkerFood Service

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Norfolk, NE

$18.478

JR2026-00030254 Food Service Worker/Cook Norfolk Regional Center (Open)

Are you an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys working independently and takes pride in preparing quality meals?

Norfolk Regional Center is looking for a dependable Food Service Worker/Cook to help keep our cafeteria running smoothly. You'll be responsible for serving meals, maintaining a clean and organized cafeteria, following food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring patients receive nutritious, high-quality meals. You'll also provide friendly, professional customer service and help create a positive dining experience with a smile!

We're looking for someone with food safety standards and customer relations in a restaurant, healthcare, school, correctional, cafeteria, or other commercial kitchen.

Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks.
A strong work ethic and dependability.

Confidence working independently while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Wage: $18.478/hour + $3.00/hour Facility Differential + Shift Differential for eligible evening hours.

Hours: Alternating Weeks
5:30am – 2:00pm - 8 hour shifts
5:30am – 4:00pm - 10 hour shifts
Schedule details will be discussed in interview

Benefits Include:
• 156% state retirement match
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 79% employer-paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth

Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Experience working in an institutional cafeteria environment, such as a hospital, behavioral health facility, long-term care facility, school, correctional facility, or other large-scale food service operation.
Experience with food safety, sanitation practices, special diets, and maintaining efficient cafeteria operations.

Commercial and institutional cafeteria operations, including food preparation, cooking, and meal production.
Food safety, sanitation standards, and safe food handling practices.
Proper storage, organization, and handling of food supplies.

Follow recipes, menus, production schedules, and special diet requirements under doctor orders.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Operate equipment safely, including sharp, hot, and heavy equipment.
Prioritize tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and supervisors.
Work collaboratively as part of a healthcare food service team.

What We Offer

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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.