Food Service Assistant (FSH)

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant for the Dietetic Services area in Fulton, MO. The role supports meal preparation and service for patients and staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and timely delivery of meals.

The position requires 0–1 year of experience, with a preference for food service exposure. Working hours are 5:00am–3:30pm, on site, with potential overtime to cover staffing needs.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of work experience
• Food service experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff in accordance with established dietary guidelines and policies.
• Operates and assures sanitation of food service equipment including steam tables, refrigerators, dish machines, microwaves, milk machines, and etc.
• Monitors and maintains temperatures within prescribed limits of stored foods, serving line foods, and sanitation equipment.
• Disassembles serving line and cleans and sanitizes serving and dining areas. Moves dining room furniture and serving equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning.
• Transports food from preparation area to serving areas using various dietary equipment and vehicles.
• Knows and understands procedures for use of hazardous chemicals in compliance with material safety data sheets and supervisor's instructions.
• Attends work according to facility policies and works overtime or other shifts in order to assure adequate staff coverage. Follows meal serving schedule and serves meals in a timely manner.

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Job Location:

Dietetic Services

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Hours of work - 5:00am-3:30pm

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.

What you’ll do:

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff in accordance with established dietary guidelines and policies.
• Operates and assures sanitation of food service equipment including steam tables, refrigerators, dish machines, microwaves, milk machines, and etc.
• Monitors and maintains temperatures within prescribed limits of stored foods, serving line foods, and sanitation equipment.
• Disassembles serving line and cleans and sanitizes serving and dining areas. Moves dining room furniture and serving equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning.
• Transports food from preparation area to serving areas using various dietary equipment and vehicles.
• Knows and understands procedures for use of hazardous chemicals in compliance with material safety data sheets and supervisor's instructions.
• Attends work according to facility policies and works overtime or other shifts in order to assure adequate staff coverage. Follows meal serving schedule and serves meals in a timely manner.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 year of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Food service experience

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.