Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $40,397.28
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
cafeteria plans
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
The Missouri Division of Youth Services is a vital state agency dedicated to providing safe, therapeutic, and educational environments for youth who are committed to its custody. Located in St. Louis City at 1839 Hogan Street, the Hogan Street Regional Youth Center is one of the key facilities where impactful work happens daily. This center operates under a mission to support youth in day treatment and residential programs, ensuring they receive care that fosters personal growth and rehabilitation. The Missouri Division of Youth Services places a high emphasis on professionalism, respect, empathy, and open communication among its staff, creating an... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid vehicle operator's license
- ability to lift or carry large portions of food or ingredients
- ability to work long hours standing in a kitchen environment
- high school diploma or proof of equivalency
- experience in food service or cooking
- ability to communicate clearly, honestly, and openly
- empathy, professionalism, and respectfulness
- ability to supervise and train others
- knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- One or more years of experience as a Food Service Worker with Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System
- possession of a high school diploma or equivalency
- three or more years of commercial, industrial, or institutional cooking experience including supervisory experience
- associate degree or four years of food service experience
- ability to supervise and instruct staff and offenders in food preparation and menu coordination
- ability to enter and update information in automated systems, spreadsheets, and databases
Job Duties
- Prepare or supervise preparation of meals using commercial kitchen equipment
- maintain food service records
- complete requisitions for food and supply items
- follow basic dietetic principles to coordinate and audit meals
- lift or carry large portions of food or ingredients during preparation and delivery
- work long hours standing in a kitchen setting with high temperatures
- direct operation of small to moderate size facility kitchen or serve as shift supervisor in large kitchen
- train and direct daily work of food service staff and offenders
- evaluate lower-level employees and helpers in food preparation and serving
- monitor safety and sanitation standards in kitchens, dining rooms, and food storage areas
- develop menus compliant with nutrition rules
- prepare work schedules reflecting shifts, days, and hours of work
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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