FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 2 - UNDERFILL

  • State of Nevada
  • Ely, Nevada
  • Sep 08, 2022
Full Time Administrative Analysis and Research Clerical and Administrative Support Nutrition and Food Services
  • Salary: $37,897.20 - $55,206.72 USD

Job Description

FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 2 - UNDERFILL - Requisition ID: 13082

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: N/A

Geographical Location: Ely

Department:DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Division: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Business Unit: HR-ELY STATE PRISON

Work Type:PERMANENT

*Pay Grade: GRADE 27

Salary Range: $37,897.20 - $55,206.72

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Recruiter: MARJALISA B ROBERTS

Phone: 775 289-1218

Email: mbroberts@doc.nv.gov

Position Description

Food Service Cook/Supervisors prepare and/or supervise quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional setting.

Food Service/Cook Supervisor II is a underfill position for the Food Service Cook Supervisor III and works under the direct supervision of the Food Service Manager and consult with them on a regular basis. This position requires the employee to work and supervise directly with inmates. They will supervise the serving of meals, schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of inmate staff, train staff/inmates on agency policies and procedures, food preparation/service , along with health and safety regulations, train food service personnel in operation of kitchen equipment.

They will be responsible for ensuring food quality along with portion control, prepare special dietary meals, prepare food delivery carts to transport prepared meals, ensure proper rotation of food and supply inventories, and minimize food wastage by ensuring proper food preparation and utilization of leftovers. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, direct staff in cleaning activities and comply with health codes and sanitation requirements. Observe safe practices at all times, adhere to tool/equipment control administrative regulations and institutional procedures. Ensure safety training is ongoing.

Maintain and project an approachable, open-minded attitude, and respect appropriate confidentiality to ensure open, two way communication.

Once the requirements for the Food Service Cook/Supervisor II are met you will Auto Progress to the next pay grade.

The prison kitchen is staffed 24 hours a day so there are day shifts and nights shifts. Regular shifts are 10 hours with 3 days off a week. You will be required to work weekend and holidays.

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

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience which involved preparation and serving of food according to standardized menus in a military, institutional, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, or other large quantity food service facility; OR one year of experience as an Food Service Cook/Supervisor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam
  • The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.




Special Requirements

  • Incumbents in the Department of Corrections are required to work with and amongst inmates to complete job duties.
  • A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
  • A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.


This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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Job Address

Ely, Nevada United States View Map