Food Service Worker (FTC-South)

About the role

Food Service Worker St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Food Service Worker 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 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.

Requirements

• 1 year previous work experience or training in food service or equivalent
• Lift up to 35lbs
• Introductory knowledge of nutrition, food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to cook large quantities and read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with and 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.

Benefits

• 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