Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting Closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Agency:

Kansas Veterans Home

About the Position:

Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5 days a week, some weekends
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: No

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $17.39-$20.13. *This position is eligible for a temporary $4.00 per hour special differential for all hours worked. This differential is temporary and can end at the Governors discretion.*

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Employee will have moderate latitude in planning, developing, and organizing the phases of work necessary for its completion within program guidelines and in conjunction with the Dietary Supervisor. Assignments will be verbal and in writing. Instructions will be in the form of facility, federal, and state regulations, policies and procedures. Will assist in development and utilization of procedures and methods. Supervision through conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures staff are trained
• Plans and assigns work of subordinate staff
• Provides adequate staffing in Dining rooms
• Assists with Resident nutritional care plans
• Makes sure subordinate staff have adequate equipment and tools

Qualifications:

Education and experience:

Experience - Length in years and kind

Certification as a Dietary Manager.

Two years of experience in commercial/institutional cokking/managing, including one year of supervisory/ leadership experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. 1)Have an associate’s degree in dietetic technology from a program approved by the American dietetic association, 2) have a certificate from a dietary managers’ training program approved by the dietary managers’ association, or 3) have training and experience in dietetic services supervision and management that are determined by the secretary of health and environment to be equivalent in content to the program in items 2 & 3 above.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :

Must successfully pass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.

As authorized by the 2018 Kansas Legislature, effective July 1, 2018, K.S.A. 75-4362 is amended to designate all positions with the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs office, to include both the Kansas Soldiers’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Home as Safety Sensitive positions and subject to the drug testing program. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment on or after July 1, 2018, shall be required to submit to a drug screening test.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Shelly Fisher

Email: sfisher2@kcva.org

Phone: 620-705-6222

Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial drive, Winfield, KS 67156

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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