Food Service Worker

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:
$18.071

Job Posting:
JR2026-00026673 Food Service Worker (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-08-2026

Job Description:
The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment for individuals. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses.


Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training.


We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety.

We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans.

Wage: 18.071 plus $3/hour Facility Differential, plus shift differential for hours worked in 2nd shift and on the weekends.

Schedule:
Week 1: 4:30am - 1:00pm (8 hour days)
Week 2: 4:30am - 3:00pm (10 hour days)
This schedule will include some weekends and holidays. Days off and hours will be discussed at interview.

What we Offer
• Stable employment opportunity
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan with a 156% match of the first 4.8% contribution
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans
• Respect and support as a valued team member

Food Service Workers complete the preparation, processing and service of meals and snacks for regular and special diets, for all three meals (depending on schedule).


Must have basic knowledge of cooking principles to follow menus, recipes and set up procedures.

Must be able to follow food safety and sanitation guideline.

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.

Other: Must be 19 years of age and be able to stand on feet for 4 hours and lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.

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

Knowledge of: kitchen and dining room safety practices; special diets provided by the facility; recipes and cooking techniques for the preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and baked goods; facility food preparation schedules; food sanitation practices; the proper handling and processing of a variety of vegetables and fruits; kitchen safety practices; kitchen equipment and utensils; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; facility specific security and emergency procedures.

Ability to: communicate effectively with facility residents, patients, members, inmates, and co-workers; train lower level food service staff or inmates in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; prepare the most complex or difficult recipes; safely use sharp, heavy or hot kitchen equipment, utensils or supplies; understand and enforce rules governing the conduct of inmates; train and supervise in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; alter menus to accommodate needs and food stuffs on hand; keep records; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies.

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Benefits

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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.