What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Specialist (Full-Time) position at Churchill County?
Churchill County is hiring one full-time Food Specialist to work at the William N. Pennington Life Center. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday. The Food Specialists prepare meals for large-group dining and the Meals on Wheels program. People in this position must be well-skilled at interacting with senior citizens. The following job description contains more detailed information.
As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 33.5% into PERS on the employee's behalf (equivalent to $5.16/hour or $10,730.72 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $0.92/hour or $1,920 annually). Employee will receive 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage. (Employee must pay 100% for any dependent coverage.) - This has an equivalent value of $5.82 an hour or $12,115 annually. Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month). These employees would also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.
Interested applicants need to submit their applications online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. Paper applications are also available at the Churchill County Human Resources Office, located at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 155. The position will remain open until filled.
(Applications for this opening may also be considered for casual (temporary) positions, who may be asked to fill in the schedule on an as-needed basis. If you are interested in working in one of these casual positions, be sure to indicate your interest in the supplemental questionnaire at the end of the application.)
Position Summary: Responsible for preparing and serving food for seniors participating in the Senior Services Nutrition Program.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Prepares meals for home delivery in accordance with meal-time schedule and established temperature guidelines; prepares meals and food products according to standard recipes and/or other specifications.
- Inspects food preparation areas and equipment to ensure proper sanitary and safety procedures are met; demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality and integrity; regularly checks and records storage temperatures.
- Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports.
- Operates cleaning and cooking equipment; participates in the cleaning of the dining areas, kitchen areas, and equipment; ensures proper storage of tools and equipment and the security of the storeroom.
- Ensures that production meets health, sanitation and quality standards established by the food industry and government agencies.
- Receives supplies and verifies the accuracy of deliveries; consults with supervisor on resolution of discrepancies.
- Ensures proper storage of tools and equipment; performs complete inventories of food and supplies; stocks supplies as required.
- May perform Transportation Specialist duties as required.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the division's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience in large-scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles, methods and equipment used in meal preparation in an institutional setting.
- Culinary operations and nutritional service requirements.
- Basic arithmetic.
- Inventory control and record keeping principles and practices.
- Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
- Preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting.
- Operating, cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing work related reports.
- Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or division goals, objectives and activities.
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Nevada Driver’s License.
- Food safety training as specified by department.
- First Aid, CPR and elder abuse training/certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical institutional kitchen setting and use institutional kitchen equipment, strength to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, vision to read printed materials and computer screens; stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Work is subject to performance under exposure to temperature extremes, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
- Churchill County 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 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.
Salary : $1,920 - $12,115
