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Located in Gretna, Nebraska, Vala’s is a fall festival open to the public 45 to 55 days a year and a treasured fall tradition for many families in the surrounding communities. Vala’s is one of the largest pick-your-own pumpkin patches in the world, spanning 400+ acres and including over 50 attractions, like pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, and over 25 specialty food locations. Working at Vala’s during the fall season is a fast-paced, exciting experience that’s also very rewarding – we create happiness!
Job Opportunity: Director of Food Operations
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard is hiring a Director of Food Operations. Located in Gretna, Nebraska, Vala’s is a fall festival open to the public 45 to 55 days a year and a treasured fall tradition for many families in the surrounding communities. Vala’s is one of the largest pick-your-own pumpkin patches in the world, spanning 400+ acres and including over 50 attractions, like pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, and over 25 specialty food locations. Working at Vala’s during the fall season is a fast-paced, exciting experience that’s also very rewarding – we create happiness!
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional leadership and have a passion for providing high quality service to our growing number of guests and employees. They will lead by example in engaging a professional and positive culture throughout the company. This candidate will have experience in leadership and supervisory management and 5+ years experience in food service. They will also be a good problem solver, excellent at setting and meeting deadlines and comfortable working under pressure.
The Company: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard is a family owned entertainment venue. Tim and Jan Vala started Vala’s 35 years ago, and the business is now being transitioned to the next generation of owners. We are known for creating magical memories through providing fall family traditions for our guests and employees alike.
· Our food operations are growing and changing every year.
· Our mission is to create happiness and magical memories for families through fun, fall traditions, including excellent food.
Responsibilities:
As the Director of Food Operations, you will be managing the Food Team under the supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage. You will maintain the high standards of quality and safety of food locations throughout the farm, maximizing profits with quality control and customer service.
· Directs food operations, such as: scheduling, food ordering, food delivery, hiring & training
· Manages food managers, supervisors and team leaders
· Responsible for food safety training and checks
· Manages the opening, operating and closing of all 25+ food locations at Vala’s each year
· Other duties: This job description includes essential job functions for the position; however, other duties may be assigned as required by a supervisor based off of the needs of the organization.
Requirements:
· Experience managing people and operations
· Passion for organization and comfortable with bookkeeping
· Basic computer skills, Gsuits familiarity is a plus
· Food Service or Hospitality Industry experience
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ServSafe certification is a plus
Benefits:
· Healthcare
· Simple IRA matching
· Flexible work schedule
· Casual dress
· Seasonal benefits also included: family/friends season passes, general admission tickets, food/retail discount
Why Should You Apply?
If you have ever wanted to work in the attractions industry and see yourself thriving at a unique, fast-paced, and growing attraction, you may be interested in applying for the Director of Food Operations. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive benefits, and a fun business atmosphere where we are always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate our operations.
How To Apply
Apply now and please send your cover letter with desired salary, resume, and two professional references. https://www.indeedjobs.com/valas-pumpkin-patch--apple-orchard/jobs
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Job Opportunity: Food Manager, Purchasing & Scheduling
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard is hiring a Food Purchasing and Scheduling Manager. Located in Gretna, Nebraska, Vala’s is a fall festival open to the public 45 to 55 days a year and a treasured fall tradition for many families in the surrounding communities. Vala’s is one of the largest pick-your-own pumpkin patches in the world, spanning 400+ acres and including over 50 attractions, like pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, and over 25 specialty food locations. Working at Vala’s during the fall season is a fast-paced, exciting experience that’s also very rewarding – we create happiness!
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional leadership and have a passion for providing high quality service to our growing number of guests and employees. They will lead by example in engaging a professional and positive culture throughout the company. This candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with some experience with bookkeeping and accounting a plus.
The Company: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard is a family owned entertainment venue. Tim and Jan Vala started Vala’s 35 years ago, and the business is now being transitioned to the next generation of owners. We are known for creating magical memories through providing fall family traditions for our guests and employees alike.
· Our food operations are growing and changing every year.
· Our mission is to create happiness and magical memories for families through fun, fall traditions, including excellent food.
Responsibilities:
As the Purchasing and Scheduling Food Manager, you will be managing the purchasing side of food operations under the supervision of the Director of Food & Beverage and the Director of Food Operations. You will work closely with the Food Warehouse Manager to accurately assess inventory and make purchases based on the needs of each food location. You will maintain the high standards of quality and safety of food locations throughout the farm, maximizing profits with quality control and customer service. You will also be working with a team to schedule 400+ seasonal food employees and managing all employee changes and updates throughout the season.
· Order food during our 45-55 day season, while also minimizing waste and leftover products at the end of the season
· Maintain accurate inventory of food during the season, conducting audits and purchasing food from vendors as needed based off of accurate projections and needs.
· Analyzes purchasing reports in order to provide accurate data to Food Team members
· Work closely with food and beverage vendors to plan and execute competitive purchases needed for food operations
· Responsible for invoices being processed accurately and in a timely manner
· Schedule 400+ seasonal food workers and manage their schedule changes on a daily basis, while maintaining set labor cost goals
· Food safety training and checks
· Manages food supervisors and team leaders
· Other duties: This job description includes essential job functions for the position; however, other duties may be assigned as required by a supervisor based off of the needs of the organization.
Requirements:
· Accounting mentality, must be comfortable with math, numbers and bookkeeping
· Knowledge of purchasing practices and trends
· Experience managing people
· Computer skills are required, Gsuits familiarity is a plus
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ServSafe certification is a plus
Benefits:
· Healthcare
· Paid Time Off
· Simple IRA matching
· Flexible work schedule and possible extended time off if desired
· Casual dress
· Seasonal benefits also included: family/friends season passes, general admission tickets, food/retail discount
Why Should You Apply?
If you have ever wanted to work in the attractions industry and see yourself thriving at a unique, fast-paced, and growing attraction, you may be interested in applying for the Purchasing and Scheduling Food Manager. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive benefits, and a fun business atmosphere where we are always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate our operations.
How To Apply
Apply now and please send your cover letter with desired salary, resume, and two professional references. https://www.indeedjobs.com/valas-pumpkin-patch--apple-orchard/jobs
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Renowned for its long-standing legacy of educational excellence, Lincoln Public Schools is the second largest public school district in the state of Nebraska: a dramatically growing school district that offers a unique combination of rigorous academic standards and achievement, and family-friendly surroundings.
The Chef Supervisor is an important position in the Nutrition Services Department and regularly exercises independence and independent discretion on matters of business significance. The position primarily oversees schools to assure adherence to nutrition, recipes, and procedures, provides training, and works to problem solve (regarding personnel, equipment, food safety and food quality concerns). The position is also responsible for specialized projects as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services.
Five years’ experience in food production, food ordering, sanitation, safety, quality control,
personnel management, meal service, and equipment usage. Experience developing recipes and training staff.
220 Day Position - Pay: $28.50 per hour.
The first of three restaurants created by Red Herring Concepts, a Nebraska-based hospitality company, Toast has been a part of the Fallbrook Community in Lincoln for over ten years.
Toast is currently looking to add experienced line cooks to our kitchen crew! Positions for pantry, fry, saute and grill cooks are available. A combination of lucnch and dinner shifts for full-time positions are needed. Part-time positions are also currently available.
Toast is a fast-paced, high volume environment, looking for cooks who are both efficient and who take pride in serving high quality food, prepared consistently to established standards. Our kitchen runs on a strong teamwork mentality!
Pay rates are competitive to the industry, and based on skill level and performance. Career growth with us is possible, as we hire from within for management positions. We also offer opportunities for health insurance, 401K and paid time off benefits.
Resumes may be sent to mary@redherringconcepts.com.
Current Job Openings
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ALL positions at ALL locations require SOME weekend availability
Lincoln, NE
4554 W Street, Lincoln NE 68503 – Jon in Human Resources (402) 464-6297
Order Selector – PT (Morning hours; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Floral Manager Trainee - FT (8-week training program; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
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Current Job Openings
To apply, learn about our great benefits & other info, visit us online! www.GrandCentralKearney.com/careers
ALL positions at ALL locations require SOME weekend availability
Kearney, NE
7 W. 25th Street, Kearney NE 68847 – Ed (308) 236-5041
Bakery/Deli Clerk – PT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Meat Cutter – PT/FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
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Council Bluffs, IA
5710 S. 144th Street, Omaha NE 68137 – James (402) 895-6611
Deli Clerk – PT/FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Deli Grill Cook – FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Journey Meat Cutter – FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Overnight Stocker – FT (Overnight hours; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Customer Service Clerk – PT/FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 19) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Loss Prevention Officer – FT/PT (Minimum 6 months retail experience; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
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Current Job Openings
To apply, learn about our great benefits & other info, visit us online! www.Super-Saver.com/careers
ALL positions at ALL locations require SOME weekend availability
Omaha, NE
5710 S. 144th Street, Omaha NE 68137 – James (402) 895-6611
Asst. Bakery Manager – FT (Variable schedule; bakery/food prep experience; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Asst. Night Crew Manager – FT (Overnight hours; retail experience; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Asst. Service Manager – FT (Variable schedule; retail experience; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Grocery Supervisor – FT/PT (Afternoons/evenings; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Service Supervisor – FT/PT (Afternoons/evenings; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
Cashier – PT/FT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 19)
Delivery Driver – PT (Variable schedule; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 21)
Overnight Stocker – FT/PT (Overnight hours; ability to lift 50 lbs; minimum age 18)
Loss Prevention Officer – FT/PT (Minimum 6 months retail experience; minimum age 21) Candidates applying for this position must complete a Release of Information Authorization Form which authorizes B&R Stores, Inc. to perform a background check, and must also complete a Pre-Promotion Drug Test if they are selected as a finalist for the position.
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