Day Shift Food Service Worker – State Benefits

State of Missouri; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Higginsville Habilitation Center (HHC) within the Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Food Service Worker for its Dietary Department in Higginsville. The role focuses on preparing simple menu items, following dietary needs, and upholding sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include serving meals, operating kitchen equipment, attending training, and assisting in meal preparation with strict temperature monitoring. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of work experience.
• Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Serve foods according to menu with correct portions and diet consistency.
• Operate safety equipment including dishwasher, food processor, oven/stove, toaster, slicer, grinder and steam table.
• Attend work according to facility policies to ensure staff coverage.
• Complete initial and continuing competency training to meet accreditation standards.
• Respond to CPR and participate in CPR training when needed.
• Assist in meal preparation by measuring ingredients, mixing, boiling, frying and monitoring cooking temperatures.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Job description

Higginsville Habilitation Center (HHC) within the Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Food Service Worker for its Dietary Department in Higginsville. The role focuses on preparing simple menu items, following dietary needs, and upholding sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include serving meals, operating kitchen equipment, attending training, and assisting in meal preparation with strict temperature monitoring. A valid driver’s license is required.