FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 2

FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR 2

Salary: $48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually

Location: Caliente

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2026-00184

Department: DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date: 01/26/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: A

Max Number of Applicants: 50

Salary Grade: 27

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip): Caliente, NV

Description ------------

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary ------------

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a FOOD SERVICE COOK/SUPERVISOR II for a position located at the Caliente Youth Center (CYC), an 80-bed facility for youth aged 14-18 located in rural Caliente, NV.

Food Service Cooks are responsible for quantity food preparation and service according to standardized menus and recipes in this 24-hour residential/institutional setting. Incumbents shall prepare quantity food preparation and servicing according to standardized menus and recipes in a residential youth setting. Serve meals in a controlled environment cafeteria-style, or the delivery of bulk or individual servings as special situations may require; ensure food quality and food portion control by utilizing standard measuring devices, equipment, standardized recipes, and food production sheets to maintain established food cost control and quality.

The position requires supervision and cleaning after meal preparation. Maintain close and constant surveillance to ensure the control and security of tools and equipment used in food preparation and service areas as required in the work setting. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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

Essential 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.

Job Duties ------------

• Serve or supervise the serving of meals in a controlled environment cafeteria style, or the delivery of bulk or individual servings as special situations may require; ensure food quality and food portion control by utilizing standard measuring devices, equipment, standardized recipes, and food production sheets to maintain established food cost control and quality.
• Prepare special dietary meals for individuals/inmates requiring low sodium, low calorie, low cholesterol, or other special diets prescribed by a physician.
• Train food service personnel in the operation of kitchen equipment such as food choppers, meat grinders, peelers, steam cookers, ovens, and mixing machines; demonstrate methods of food preparation, cooking, and baking.
• Prepare food delivery carts and/or trays to transport prepared meals to individuals/inmates unable to eat in the common dining area.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment including equipment, dining areas, eating utensils, and food storage areas; direct staff in cleaning activities including dishwashers, defrosting and cleaning refrigerators, and disassembling and cleaning stoves, ovens, and grills to ensure compliance with health codes and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure proper rotation of food and supply inventories using oldest stock first; minimize food wastage by ensuring proper food preparation processes and utilizing leftovers as ingredients in other meals as appropriate; perform complete inventory of food and supplies periodically.
• Monitor cost control on a per plate basis by ordering appropriate quantities of food items and supplies in accordance with established policies and guidelines and by using portion control; maintain necessary reports and records for analysis and accounting purposes.
• Prepare and submit orders for commodity foods including fresh, frozen, and canned food as well as sugar, flour, wrapping supplies, utensils, and cleaning supplies; maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Under general supervision, incumbents perform or supervise the performance of the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents work in an institutional, correctional, or residential setting serving three meals daily to 100 to 500 individuals; order and obtain food and kitchen supplies; schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of a staff of five or more students or inmates on an assigned shift; monitor security of the general kitchen area and food as required; provide training and orientation to new staff regarding agency policies and procedures, food preparation and service, and health and safety regulations. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -------------------------------

• Working knowledge of: quantity food preparation methods and practices; culinary terminology; and special diets such as low sodium, diabetic diet, high or low fiber, high or low calories and others.
• General knowledge of: quantity food purchasing practices.
• Ability to: coordinate the overall operation of a quantity food preparation unit serving three meals daily to over 100 individuals; train and provide work direction to others in the preparation of institutional or correctional meals; and all other knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.

Benefits --------

The State of Nevada offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. Some of the benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays --------------

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays:

• January 1.............................................. New Years Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Eligibility Questions ----------------------

01 Do you have any of the following?

• 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.
• One year of experience as a Food Service Cook/Supervisor 1 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02 A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

• Yes
• No

03 Must be willing to obtain Serv-Save food safety certification.

• Yes
• No

Required Question ------------------

Employer: State of Nevada (NV) Address: See Above for Agency Information See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701 Website: https://nvjobs.nv.gov