Non Exempt Nyt Cooking Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Description This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Sheriff's Office located in Carson City, Nevada. Under immediate supervision, oversees inmates and personally participates in the preparation, volume cooking and portioning of meals in a detention facility. Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans: Employer-Paid PERS: $20.5362 - $28.7506 hourly / $42,715.40 - $59,801.30 annually Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $24.7745 - $34.6843 hourly / $51,530.96 - $72,143.24 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here. Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application.

Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Examples of Duties This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Oversees inmates and personally participates in the preparation, cooking and portioning of meals. Prepares a full range of meals, including special diets. Directs the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate population.

Ensures that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly, clean and sanitary. Uses, cleans, adjusts and performs minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment. Stores leftover food appropriately, inventories and maintains stocks of food and supplies.

Receives food and supplies, unpacks and stores in the appropriate location. Directs inmates in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, safe work procedures, and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment. Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports

Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, inmates and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Typical Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience in large-scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Carson City Health Department Food Service Handling Certificate. Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Principles, methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation in an institutional setting.

Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service. Basic detention security procedures and techniques. Basic business arithmetic.

Inventory and record keeping principles and practices. Office administrative practices and procedures. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Techniques for techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Skill in: Overseeing and preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting. Maintaining custody and security of inmates.

Cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment. Maintaining accurate records and preparing work related reports. Directing others in work procedures.

Making accurate arithmetic calculations. Reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions. Maintaining security of facilities and equipment Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public. Supplemental Information All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen

Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.usscis.gov . Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.