Lead Food Service Assistant

State-of-Missour; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision) and 1

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Commission seeks an enthusiastic dietary team lead to oversee a small unit responsible for meal preparation and service for Veterans in Warrensburg, MO. You will ensure timely service, maintain sanitary dining areas, and support a compassionate team focused on quality meals.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, supervising meal service and last minute prep, and participating in cleaning, tray assembly, and safe handling of food in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in dietary field and/or leading a dietary team (preferred).
• Experience in a long-term care facility is desirable.
• Must meet health requirements per state/local law during period of communicability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a small team in the dietary unit.
• Supervise serving meals, last minute prep and cooking, and tray assembly.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing preparation, kitchen, dining areas.
• Lift, carry, and transfer heavy food products and waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Meal preparation/service

Sanitation/compliance

Job description

Take your dietary career to the next level providing nutritious meals to our state’s heroes. Be a part of the best in quality, compassionate care for Veterans overseeing a small team’s work in meal preparation/service and ensuring a sanitary dining experience. Nothing beats the smile and gratitude of a Veteran when the dietary team delivers an appetizing meal. We want to show you how Missouri Veterans Homes stand out above the rest.

Hourly Rate: $17.22 (Shift differential available)

Examples of Work:

• Coordinate a small team in the dietary unit.
• Supervise and participate in serving meals, last minute preparations and cooking, delivery and pickup of food, and/or tray assembly.
• Participate in cleaning and sanitizing the preparation, kitchen, dining areas and/or other assigned areas.
• Lift, carry, and transfer heavy food products and/or garbage.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience in dietary field and/or leading a dietary team is preferred. 0 -1 year of work experience required.
• Experience in a long-term care facility is desirable.
• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities per state and local requirements during the stage of communicability.
• Ability to work for continuous periods in high temperature areas.

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.