Food Service Worker (Cook II)

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

This is a second-level food service position that receives general supervision in preparing and cooking more complex menu items in a treatment program for youth committed to the custody of the Missouri Division of Youth Services.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Food Service Worker:

• Prepares one or several parts in preparing a major meal in a large institutional kitchen.
• Assists in the preparation of meals by measuring ingredients, mixing, boiling, frying, monitoring cooking temperatures, etc. Be familiar with the terminology, weight, measures and proper use of equipment used in an institutional kitchen.
• Requisitions and obtains supplies and menu items; ensures quality and quantity of food, supplies, and equipment. Maintain point of service counts. Conduct a monthly inventory after the last meal is serviced on the last day of each month or as directed to confirm the running inventory’s accuracy.
• Develops menus when assigned which comply with the rules of nutrition in preparing a well-balanced meal.
• Complete all required reports and correspondence in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Maintains standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen by supervising and participating in the cleaning of utensils, equipment, and work areas.
• Must have the ability to lift or carry large portions of food or ingredients in preparation of food serving and in the delivery/stocking of food items.
• Ensure food items are properly stored, served, and used in a timely manner to eliminate spoilage and waste. Rotate stock in storeroom, freezer, and refrigerator to ensure oldest food is used first. Keep storeroom locked when food is not being prepared.
• Ability to work long hours while standing in a kitchen setting which may involve high temperatures.
• Participate and assists in supervising the cleaning of the kitchen and food serving areas.
• Must have the ability to work with and supervise youth and / or other helpers in the preparation of food, safety and sanitation.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of standard kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines. Ability to prepare more complex menu items. Ability to enter and update information in automated systems, spreadsheets, and databases.

One or more years of experience as a Food Service Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR 1-2 years of work experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university which included 15 earned credit hours in food preparation, Dietetics, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a closely related area may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

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.

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.

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