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Food Service Cook (Full-Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home

Location
Norfolk, NE
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About the role

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  • Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28
  • Location: Norfolk, NE
  • Hiring Rate: $18.478

Job Posting

JR2026-00030493 Food Service Cook (Full-Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home (Open)

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About the role

Responsible for the preparation of healthy and delicious meals served at Norfolk Veterans' Home.

Full Time: Hours are 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with every other weekend rotation.

Rate of Pay: $21.478/hr ($18.478/hr + $3/hr for every hour worked) Plus applicable shift differential.

Work under the general supervision of Food Service Director. Are assigned one or more of the following primary functions: performs skilled work in the preparation and serving of food; oversees food preparation, serving, and maintenance of kitchen sanitation by staff; or serves as a lead worker assigning and monitoring the work of Food Service Assistant positions. Positions at this level follow established procedures and policies. Decisions made at this level are operational relating to the training and monitoring in food handling, serving, and cleaning of dining and food prep areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.

Knowledge of

Kitchen and dining room safety practices; special diets provided by the facility; recipes and cooking techniques for the preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and banked goods; facility food preparation schedules; food sanitation practices; the proper handling and processing of a variety of vegetables and fruits; kitchen safety practices; kitchen equipment and utensils; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; facility specific security and emergency procedures.

Ability to

Communicate effectively with facility members and staff; prepare recipes; safely use sharp, heaving or hot equipment, utensils or supplies; train and supervise in all aspects of kitchen and dining room operations; alter menus to accommodate needs and foods on hand; follow instructions; tolerate high temperatures and high humidity; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies.

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Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Read the original posting

From Son's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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