Cook

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the dietary team as a Cook with the State of Missouri, where you'll prepare nutritious meals for Veterans. This full-time role offers an opportunity to build relationships while ensuring quality care. Enjoy benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 3 weeks sick leave, 13 holidays.

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and free life insurance.

Retirement plans.

Up to $75/month match on savings plan.

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and serve as ordered by physicians.
• Perform various cooking tasks, including daily preparation of large meals.
• Maintain sanitary conditions by cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils.

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at State of Missouri.

Job Overview

Everyone loves a great meal, right? Our Veterans deserve nutritious, appetizing meals as part of our commitment to quality, compassionate care. As a Cook, you'll be part of the meal preparation team, getting to know our Veterans and seeing their appreciation for your work. Don't miss this opportunity—apply today to join our dietary team.

Hourly Rate

• $17.28 - $17.59 day shift
• $19.28 - $19.59 evening shift

Examples of Work

• Prepare meals according to recipes and serve as ordered by physicians.
• Perform various cooking tasks, including daily preparation of large meals and intermittent preparation of all meal portions.
• Coordinate activities with Food Service Assistants as needed.
• Handle, store, and serve food within protocols.
• Maintain sanitary conditions by cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Operate kitchen equipment, ensuring proper cleaning and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience.

Benefits

• Build lasting relationships with Veterans and colleagues.
• Opportunities for career growth within MO Veterans Commission.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 3 weeks sick leave, 13 holidays.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and free life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan.
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption.

Contact Information

Each MO Veterans Home has a dedicated recruiter. Find your location below:

• Cameron - 573-508-7133
• Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 or 573-986-4023
• Mexico - 573-567-8327
• Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
• St. James - 573-301-6533
• St. Louis - 314-337-1761
• Warrensburg - 660-429-4690

Equal Opportunity Employment

We value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration