Food Service Lead — Large-Scale Meal Prep & Team Support

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays per year

Leave and Sick Leave

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health’s St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South is seeking a motivated Food Service Worker to support meal preparation for clients with mental illness. Evening hours carry a $2.00 per hour differential, and you will prepare and supervise meals, read recipes, and maintain safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and ability to work long hours while standing, with opportunities to contribute to a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous work experience or training in food service or equivalent.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Introductory knowledge of nutrition, food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to cook large quantities and read and follow recipes.
• Ability to supervise employees in the preparation of food, and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work long hours while standing.
• Six or more months of commercial, industrial, or institutional cooking.
• Dependability and willingness to work with attention to detail.
• Completion of 6 month probationary.
• No disciplinary action in last 12 months [current State of Missouri applicants].
• Have or are willing to receive Hepatitis A vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Prepares several parts of a major meal such as an entire entree, vegetable, soup, salad, or dessert.
• Assists in the preparation of meals by measuring ingredients, mixing, boiling, frying, monitoring cooking temperatures, etc.
• Prepares foods on an independent basis.
• Directs and assists entry-level employees in the preparation and serving of foods, and the cleaning of utensils and work areas.
• Receives direction from Lead Food Service Workers who provide specific instruction and review.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Supervising others

Standing long hours

Hepatitis A vaccination

Lift up to 35lbs

Attention to detail

Job description

Missouri Department of Mental Health’s St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South is seeking a motivated Food Service Worker to support meal preparation for clients with mental illness. Evening hours carry a $2.00 per hour differential, and you will prepare and supervise meals, read recipes, and maintain safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and ability to work long hours while standing, with opportunities to contribute to a compassionate care environment.