Compassionate Food Service Aide | Healthcare Dining

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave per month

10 hours of sick leave per month

$20 uniform allowance

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is hiring a Food Service Assistant at the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South. The role involves preparing and serving meals to patients and staff in line with dietary guidelines, and maintaining sanitation of equipment and dining areas.

Evening hours include a $2.00/hour differential. Excellent state benefit package includes health vision dental, paid life insurance, retirement, holidays, and leave.

Qualifications

• No disciplinary action in last 12 months.
• Hepatitis A vaccination (or willingness to receive).
• Possess a valid driver's license (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Operates and sanitizes food service equipment.
• Monitors temperatures of stored and serving foods and sanitation equipment.
• Cleans serving and dining areas and moves furniture as needed for cleaning.
• Transports food from preparation to serving areas using carts and motorized equipment.
• Follows hazardous chemicals procedures per MSDS and supervisor instructions.
• Attends work per facility policies and may work overtime to ensure staffing coverage.
• Completes competency training to meet accreditation standards.
• Physical ability to lift 20-30 pounds, bend, and stand for extended periods.

Job description

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is hiring a Food Service Assistant at the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South. The role involves preparing and serving meals to patients and staff in line with dietary guidelines, and maintaining sanitation of equipment and dining areas.

Evening hours include a $2.00/hour differential. Excellent state benefit package includes health vision dental, paid life insurance, retirement, holidays, and leave.