Food Service Assistant (FTC-North)

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Holidays

Leave & Sick Leave

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North is seeking a positive and energetic Food Service Assistant to support patients and staff with meals according to dietary guidelines. An evening shift offers a $2.00 per hour differential.

You'll operate food service equipment, monitor temperatures, and maintain clean dining areas while following safety and accreditation requirements. This role emphasizes teamwork and dependable attendance in a health-care setting.

Qualifications

• No disciplinary action in last 12 months
• Willing to receive Hepatitis A vaccination
• Possess a valid driver's license (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff following dietary guidelines.
• Operates and sanitizes food service equipment.
• Monitors temperatures for stored and served foods.
• Cleans serving and dining areas and moves furniture as needed.
• Transports food using carts and motorized equipment.
• Follows procedures for use of hazardous chemicals per MSDS and supervisor's instructions.
• Attends work as scheduled and covers shifts to ensure staff coverage.
• Completes competency training to meet accreditation standards.
• Physical capability to lift 20–30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

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