Food Service Assistant West Side APS SMMHC

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center in Farmington, MO seeks an entry-level Food Service Assistant. You will assist in preparing simple menu items under supervision, adhere to dietary requirements, and follow sanitation standards.

The role includes washing dishes and stocking food in serving lines, with opportunities to learn in a hospital setting. The position is a first-level food service role with care for quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale.
• Ability to work continuous hours while standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple menu items under direct supervision.
• Follow dietary needs and standard kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Wash dishes and kitchen tools; stock food in serving lines.

Skills

Large-scale food prep

Stamina for long shifts

Education

No post-secondary education required

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 1010 West Columbia Street Farmington, MO

Why you’ll love this position: Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is a 300+ bed hospital, located in Farmington, Missouri.Website: https://dmh.mo.gov/smmhc/ The Adult Psychiatric Services (APS) unit at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for energetic, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to join the team providing specialized services to intellectually disabled forensic clients as Food Service Assistants.This is an entry level dietary position.

This is afirst-level food service position accountable for preparing simple menu items under direct supervision. An employee at this level will follow specific dietary needs, standard kitchen procedures, and sanitation guidelines when handling, preparing, and serving food. Additional duties include washing dishes and kitchen tools, and stocking food in serving lines.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale.Ability to work continuous hours while standing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of work experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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.

For more information on this position please contact Human Resources at 573-218-6800.