Food Service Assistant (Part- Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home

State of Nebraska

Last Updated: 8/20/2026 9:56:19 PM

Position Closed

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Current Days Open
9
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.18 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$20.19 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
9.5
First Seen
6/30/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.18 (Hourly)
8/20/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$20.19 (Hourly)
8/20/2026

Full Job Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Norfolk, NE Hiring Rate: $17.189 Job Posting: JR2026-00028610 Food Service Assistant (Part- Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Hours: 3:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., with every other weekend rotation 11:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Rate of Pay: $20.189/hr ($17.189/hr + $3/hr for every hour worked and applicable shift differential! General preparation & serving of food and beverages. Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving & cleanup tasks. May provide training to new employees. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: There are no specific education or experience requirements. Knowledge of: personal hygiene; basic kitchen equipment supplies and utensils; basic food stuff s such as fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, meats and poultry; food preparation procedures for salads, sandwiches, short order items and other routinely prepared foods; facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities; food sanitation and food preparation schedules. Ability to: understand and follow facility kitchen and dining room safety practice; safely use knives and handle hot equipment or utensils; follow instructions; tolerate high temperature and high humidity; communicate effectively with facility residents, patients or members; bend, stoop, lift and carry food items, equipment and supplies; stand on feet for long periods of time. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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