Job Description

**OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

Position Summary:

This position will assist in maintaining the kitchens and laboratories in the Culinary areas and support lab activities in the Hospitality Programs. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean kitchens and work areas, as well as equipment.
  
• Fill requisitions for food and equipment requested by instructors.
  
• Cook and chill standardized recipes utilizing good sanitation practices.
  
• Receive and store food and supplies in assigned warehousing and/or cold storage areas.
  
• Operate various types of powered kitchen equipment according to established health and safety procedures.
  
• Operate laundry equipment - press and fold linens.
  
• Supervise part-time kitchen workers.
  
• Return leftover products to inventory. Control inventory.
  
• Assist with department catering functions.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
• Safely operate standard kitchen equipment and appliances.
  
• Must be able to identify and properly handle herbs and other foodstuffs.
  
• Maintain equipment as directed
  
• Fill requisitions made by instructors on a timely basis; ensure food products are wholesome.
  
• Practice of health and sanitation as it pertains to the food service industry.
  
• Provide work direction to part-time workers.
  
• Able to work on feet 90%-95% per shift
  
• Able to work with potential allergens including, but not limited to: latex, nuts, fish/shellfish, eggs, milk, wheat and cleaning chemicals
  
• Able to distinguish between odors, and shades of color
  
• Functionally communicate occupational-based English, both written and verbal
  
• Must maintain personal hygiene
  
• Must be coachable
  
• Worker must obtain at own expense, and keep updated, a SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card.
  
• Must be able to lift and/or carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds and, occasionally, with assistance, heavier items.

The work environment potential conditions include:

• Primarily indoor and some outdoor.
  
• Extreme hot and cold temperatures, including humidity.
  
• Slippery surfaces.
  
• Exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes and/or gases.
  
• Exposure to possible food allergens.

OTHER ASSOCIATED FACTORS:

Position requires reliable and consistent attendance

Work may require standing, stooping, bending, climbing, crawling, and kneeling for extended periods

Must be able to work with others

Assist kitchen manager with other related duties as necessary for operations.

Required Qualifications

One year of experience in quantity food preparation and service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Preferred Qualifications

• Must maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
  
• Must be punctual, courteous, and productive.
  
• Willing and able to work with a team
  
• One year minimum of accredited, post-secondary culinary school, or two years cooking in a fine dining establishment

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• Mon- Wed 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sat - Sun 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  
• Hours of operation vary between 6 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week and depending on the school year. Must be available to work days, nights and weekends

Starting Salary

Grade 20 , Step 1 $ 28,856.16

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
  
• Cover letter
  
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

About Us
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