Cook

St. Louis County; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County seeks support staff for its food service operations, requiring candidates to prepare foods and maintain equipment. This position offers a stable work environment, benefits, and the chance to contribute to community services, ideal for those with prior cooking experience.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year

11 paid holidays

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Qualifications

• One year of experience in cooking required.
• Experience in residential or large scale institutional cooking preferred.
• Some positions require possession of a valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various hot and cold foods using identified practices and procedures.
• Maintain food service equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the storing of food items.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Equipment Maintenance

Job description

Perform routine support of the food service operation at an assigned facility.

This is an Essential Staff position requiring work hours during snow days, holidays and other incidents the Courthouse may be closed.

No night hours past 6pm.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.

To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples

Prepare various hot and cold foods using identified practices and procedures.
Perform tasks associated with the security of the food service working environment.

Maintain food service equipment.

Marginal Function Examples

Perform administrative tasks related to the storing of food items.

Repair food service equipment.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Equivalent to one year of experience in cooking.

Experience in residential or large scale institutional cooking preferred.

Some positions require possession of a valid Drivers License.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis . We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

Clayton, MO63105

[phone] Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax: [phone]

www.stlouiscountymo.gov