Food Service Assistant - Day Shift

State of Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Life insurance

Savings plan match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Commission's Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Food Service Assistant to help prepare, serve, and deliver nutritious meals to Veterans. You will assist with meal selection, tray line assembly, and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

Shift-based pay ranges from $16.99 to $19.09 hourly, with day and evening shifts available. This role offers paid time off, health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities to grow within our dietary team while serving Veterans with

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterans meals, which includes meal selection, tray line assembly, and serving
• Prepare foods as assigned
• Deliver and pick up food carts to/from resident areas
• Clean the dining area – sweep and mop floors, equipment, remove garbage
• Operate dish machine and other kitchen equipment safely
• Lift, carry and transfer heavy food containers – load, stock, label, and rotate

Job description

Everyone loves a great meal, right? Our Veterans deserve a nutritious, appetizing meal as a part of our mission to provide quality, compassionate care. As the Food Service Assistant, you get the opportunity to make that happen. Getting to know our Veterans and see their appreciation for a job well done is a rewarding experience. Don’t miss out – join our Home’s dietary team.

Hourly Pay

• $16.99 - $17.09 day shift
• $18.99 - $19.09 evening shift

Examples of Work

• Assist the Veterans meals, which includes meal selection, tray line assembly, and serving
• Prepare foods as assigned
• Deliver and pick up food carts to/from resident areas
• Clean the dining area – sweep and mop floors, equipment, remove garbage
• Operate dish machine and other kitchen equipment safely
• Lift, carry and transfer heavy food containers – load, stock, label, and rotate

Qualifications

• 0 – 1 years of experience

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .