Food Service Assistant - Evenings Shift

State of Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build relationships with Veterans

Career growth opportunities

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free life insurance

Retirement plan

Savings match $25/mo

6 weeks family leave

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Commission in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support Veterans meals, prepare foods, deliver and collect carts, and maintain a clean dining area. The position offers day and evening shifts with competitive hourly pay and a chance to work closely with Veterans.

0–1 year of food service experience is typical; training is provided. Benefits include paid leave, health, life insurance, retirement, and a savings match, all within a mission-driven team

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in food service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good customer service and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans meals, including 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/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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

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

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.

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