FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 3

Announcement Number: 51750 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/27/2025 Recruiter:
MICHELLE DIAZ
Phone: (725)216-6789
Email: midiaz@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

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.

This position is located at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs, Nevada. Under general supervision, incumbents perform or supervise the full range of duties described in this series concept. They work in a correctional setting, serving three meals daily to over 3,000 individuals. Incumbents schedule, assign, coordinate, and review the work of a staff of 20 or more inmates on an assigned shift. They monitor the security of the general kitchen area and the food. Additionally, they provide training and orientation to new staff and inmates regarding agency policies and procedures, food preparation and service, and health and safety regulations. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-3_0/

To Qualify:

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. 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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