Food Service Assistant (FTC-North)

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a positive Food Service Assistant at the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North to support patients and staff with nutritious meals and safe dining operations.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, operating sanitation equipment, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining clean dining areas, while adhering to dietary guidelines and safety procedures. Evening shifts offer a $2.00/hour differential.

Qualifications

• Food service and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines and policies.
• Attention to hygiene and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff according to dietary guidelines.
• Operates and sanitizes food service equipment.
• Monitors temperatures of stored and served foods and sanitation gear.
• Cleans serving and dining areas and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Transports food from prep to serving areas safely.
• Adheres to hazardous chemical procedures per MSDS and supervisor.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Food Service Assistant

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Food Service Assistant who has an interest in helping those with mental illness maximize their potential.

There is a $2.00 an hour differential for evening hours.

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, etc.
• Monitors and maintains temperatures within prescribed limits of stored foods, serving line foods, and sanitation equipment.
• Disassembles serving line and cleans/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 carts and motorized vehicle.
• 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.
• Successfully completes initial and continuing competency training in order that the facility can meet accreditation standards.
• Physical needs: Be able to lift 20-30 pounds, bend at waist, and stand for extended periods.

Eligibility

• No disciplinary action in last 12 months [current State of Missouri applicants]
• Have or are willing to receive Hepatitis A vaccination
• Possess a valid driver's license (Preferred)

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• $20 per month uniform allowance (paid every 3 months)

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis