Food Service Worker (Cook II)

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for preparing complex meals in a therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen knowledge and experience, ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines while supervising youth in a supportive kitchen setting. Comprehensive state benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan, are included.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant work experience, or over 1 year as a Food Service Assistant.
• Substitution for experience allowed with earned college credit hours.
• Knowledge of sanitation and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare major meals in a large institutional kitchen.
• Supervise and participate in cleaning food service areas.
• Assist in meal prep, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of standard kitchen procedures

Ability to prepare complex menu items

Proficiency in automated systems

Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases

Education

15 credits in related fields

Job description

Working with the Division of Youth Services involves creating a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in day treatment and residential programs. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, professional, respectful, and able to communicate clearly and honestly. We offer benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us to make a difference for youth today!

This is a second-level food service position, responsible for preparing and cooking more complex menu items in a treatment program for youth in custody of the Missouri Division of Youth Services.

The responsibilities of the Food Service Worker include:

1. Preparing major meals in a large institutional kitchen.
2. Assisting in meal preparation by measuring ingredients, mixing, boiling, frying, and monitoring cooking temperatures, using proper terminology, measurements, and equipment.
3. Requisitioning and obtaining supplies and menu items; ensuring quality and quantity; maintaining point of service counts; conducting monthly inventory to verify accuracy.
4. Developing menus that comply with nutritional guidelines for well-balanced meals.
5. Completing reports and correspondence accurately and timely.
6. Maintaining safety and sanitation standards by supervising and participating in cleaning activities.
7. Ability to lift or carry large portions of food or ingredients.
8. Properly storing, serving, and rotating food to prevent spoilage and waste.
9. Working long hours standing in a kitchen environment, possibly in high temperatures.
10. Supervising and participating in cleaning of kitchen and food service areas.
11. Working with and supervising youth and helpers in food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
12. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of standard kitchen procedures and sanitation; ability to prepare complex menu items; proficiency in automated systems, spreadsheets, and databases.

Qualifications include:

• One or more years of experience as a Food Service Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, or
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience. Substitutions may be allowed, such as earned college credit hours (15 credits in related fields can substitute one year of experience at a rate of 30 credits per year).

Note: Lack of post-secondary education will not be the sole reason to deny consideration.

The State of Missouri offers comprehensive benefits including a pension plan, leave, holidays, and health insurance. Use the Total Compensation Calculator to see the full value of working for the state.

If you experience accessibility issues during application, contact [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416. For questions about this position, contact [e-mail].