FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 52413 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/23/2025 Close Date: 09/30/2025

Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 32 Mins

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.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 1 underfilling a FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 2 for a position located at the Caliente Youth Center (CYC), an 80-bed facility for youth aged 14-18 located in Caliente. Food Service Cooks are responsible for quantity food preparation and service according to standardized menus and recipes in this 24-hour residential/institutional setting. Incumbents shall prepare quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional, correctional, residential, or non-residential setting. Serve 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 by utilizing standard measuring devices, equipment, standardized recipes, and food production sheets to maintain established food cost control and quality. The position requires supervision and cleaning after meal preparation. Maintain close and constant surveillance to ensure the control and security of tools and equipment used in food preparation and service areas as required in the work setting. ***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 two years of experience which involved preparation and serving of meals according to standardized menus in a military, institutional, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, or other large quantity food service facility; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Additional Position Criteria Willingness to obtain Serv-Safe Food Safety Certification. 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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