Salary: $31,200-$33,696/year

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Job Location:

Dietetic Services

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a 450 bed psychiatric state hospital, located in Fulton, MO (30 minutes from Columbia and Jefferson City; midway between St. Louis and Kansas City). The Food Service Assistant is responsible for following physician diet orders to serve and deliver meals to patients, as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. This is a great entry-level position to further establish skills related to both food service and customer service, enhancing qualities of food safety, teamwork, time management and effective communication.

What you’ll do:

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff in accordance with established dietary guidelines and policies.

• Operates and assures sanitation of food service equipment including steam tables, refrigerators, dish machines, microwaves, milk machines, and etc.

• Monitors and maintains temperatures within prescribed limits of stored foods, serving line foods, and sanitation equipment.

• Disassembles serving line and cleans and sanitizes serving and dining areas using mops, brooms, and buffers. Moves dining room furniture and serving equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning.

• Transports food from preparation area to serving areas using various dietary equipment and vehicles.

• Knows and understands procedures for use of hazardous chemicals in compliance with material safety data sheets and supervisor's instructions.

• Attends work according to facility policies and works overtime or other shifts in order to assure adequate staff coverage. Follows meal serving schedule and serves meals in a timely manner.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Completion of at least 10th grade

• 0-1 year of work experience

• Physical needs: Be able to lift according to the Fitness for Duty requirements, bend at waist and stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• A valid Missouri driver’s license

• Communicates effectively and works productively and professionally with others

• Food service experience

If you have questions about this position please contact:

DMH.FSHHR@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.