Food Service Worker-Dietetic Services-0050071 (CBM)

Job Location: This position will be located at 1000 E. 24 th St, KCMO 64108 .

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

This is entry-level work in preparing and serving food.

What you’ll do:

Job Duties

• Washes and prepares vegetables and fruits.

• Participates in the preparation and cooking of simple menu items such as eggs, hamburgers, french-fried potatoes, and vegetables.

• Prepares trays with foods of specified amounts and textures for patients on special diets.

• Serves food in a cafeteria or dining room; sets up the food line by stocking required food and drinks.

• Washes pots, pans, dishes, trays, food serving carts, and other kitchen equipment.

• Maintains sanitary conditions in assigned work areas. Collects money if applicable for food service.

• Follows standard procedures in the performance of responsibilities; receives close supervision.

• Performs other related work as assigned. Introductory knowledge of food service standards and practices.

• Introductory knowledge of foods and methods of preparation. Introductory knowledge of food and work area sanitation.

• Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the general public.

• Ability to report to work clean and free of communicable diseases.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. No disciplinary action in the previous 12 months

2. Up to 8 th Grade (Transcript Required).

3. Employee must be current in mandatory training requirements and department job-specific competencies. Being current in policies will be a consideration in selecting the most qualified candidate for awarding positions.

4. Have not received a successful bid for a posting within the last ninety (90) days.

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 .

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