Cook

St. Louis County, MO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker for its Family Court Administration. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring food safety and security, and meeting operational needs during critical times. The position offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement options.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

20 days of paid time off

11-12 paid holidays

Retirement plan with 4% contribution

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave and prenatal care

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking, preferably in institutional settings.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various hot and cold foods using identified practices.
• Perform tasks related to food service security and equipment maintenance.
• Complete administrative tasks for food storage and inventory.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Food Safety Practices

Education

One year of experience in cooking

Job description

Salary : $31,574.40 - $37,897.60 Annually

Location : Clayton, MO

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-00441

Department : Family Court - Family Court Administration

Opening Date : 05 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

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.

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.

Examples of Duties

Prepare various hot and cold foods using identified practices and procedures.

Perform tasks associated with the security of the food service working environment.

Marginal Function Examples

Perform administrative tasks related to the storing of food items.

Repair food service equipment.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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 . 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, MO 63105

314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax : [phone]

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include : paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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