Food Service Worker (FTC-South)

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Food Service Worker

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Food Service Worker who has an interest in helping those with mental illness maximize their potential.

There is a $2.00 an hour differential for evening hours.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepares several parts of a major meal such as an entire entree, vegetable, soup, salad, or dessert.
• Assists in the preparation of meals by measuring ingredients, mixing, boiling, frying, monitoring cooking temperatures, etc.
• Prepares foods on an independent basis.
• Directs and assists entry-level employees in the preparation and serving of foods, and the cleaning of utensils and work areas.
• Receives direction from Lead Food Service Workers who provide specific instruction and review.

Eligibility:

• 1 year previous work experience or training in food service or equivalent
• Lift up to 35lbs
• Introductory knowledge of nutrition, food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to cook large quantities and read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with and supervise employees in the preparation of food, and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work long hours while standing.
• Six or more months of commercial, industrial, or institutional cooking.
• Dependability and willingness to work with attention to detail.
• Completion of 6 month probationary.
• No disciplinary action in last 12 months [current State of Missouri applicants].
• Have or are willing to receive Hepatitis A vaccination.

 Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement 
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

To Apply:

Apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov by selecting the Food Service Worker position located in St. Louis, MO.

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis

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• For supervisory positions it’s recommended to include: Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.