Cook - Senior Facility*

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Cook - Senior Facility*

City of Henderson Henderson, Nevada, United States

Job Description:

Cook - Senior Facility*

Description

Position Overview

*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Cook - Senior Facility in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**

Under general supervision, leads staff in the production and volume cooking of meals and special dietary items in a large scale kitchen setting; develops and evaluates processes for food preparation and serving of large volume meals in accordance with State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) menu standards; ensures that food is handled and prepared in accordance with Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) food establishment regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.
NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES :
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.


Minimum Qualifications



Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Copy of current and valid Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler Safety Training Card*
3) Copy of ServSafe® Manager certification (if applicable)*
4) Supplemental Questionnaire *Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

* P lease attach your document(s) to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment * (Weighted 100%)
(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification)

*The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.

Selection Interview - Thursday, November 20, 2025

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will entail Subject Matter Experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 13-17 and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides the answers to questions 13-17. This means that they will not have access to applications, resumes or any other identifying information when scoring.

Candidates who have been placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
RETIREMENT PAID LEAVE

VACATION SICK LEAVE BEREAVEMENT LEAVE HOLIDAYS WORK WEEK UNIFORM ALLOWANCE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$34.17 - $39.11 Hourly
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