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Missouri Veterans Home-Mexico
Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,426 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary
- Why you'll love this position Everyone loves a great meal, right?
- apply today to join our Home's dietary team.
Hourly Rate:
$17.45- $17.77 day shift $19.45
- $19.77 evening shift Responsibilities
- What you'll do
Examples of Work:
Prepare meals according to recipes and serve according to diets as ordered by the physician. Perform a variety of skilled cooking assignments, including daily preparation of portions of a large production meal and intermittent preparation of all portions of a large production meal Coordinate activities of a small work group including Food Service Assistants as needed Ensure food is handled, stored, and served within protocols Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen by participating in the cleaning of stoves, cookers, kettles and all other related cooking and food storage devices Operate equipment, making sure it is properly cleaned and sanitized after each use and report problems per facility policy Qualifications- All you need for success
Qualifications:
1-2 years of work experience Job Details- More reasons to love this position Benefits Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance Retirement Up to $25/month match on savings plan 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption Contact Details•If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: How to reach us Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff.
MVC Hiring Page:
https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/ At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law . The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Pay:
$17.45- $17.