MVH - Food Service Assistant - Lead Worker

State of Missouri
Saint James, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 18, 2025
  • Salary: $17.22 per Hour USD
  • Salary Top:17
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Nutrition and Food Services
  • Job Description

    Take your dietary career to the next level providing nutritious meals to our state’s heroes. Be a part of the best in quality, compassionate care for Veterans overseeing a small team’s work in meal preparation/service and ensuring a sanitary dining experience. Nothing beats the smile and gratitude of a Veteran when the dietary team delivers an appetizing meal. We want to show you how Missouri Veterans Homes stand out above the rest. Apply now!

    Hourly Rate: $17.22 (Shift differential available)

    Examples of Work:

    • Coordinate a small team in the dietary unit.
    • Supervise and participate in serving meals, last minute preparations and cooking, delivery and pickup of food, and/or tray assembly.
    • Participate in cleaning and sanitizing the preparation, kitchen, dining areas and/or other assigned areas.
    • Lift, carry, and transfer heavy food products and/or garbage.


    Qualifications:

    • 2 years of work experience in dietary field and/or leading a dietary team is preferred. 0 -1 year of work experience required.
    • Experience in a long-term care facility is desirable.
    • Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities per state and local requirements during the stage of communicability.
    • Ability to work for continuous periods in high temperature areas.


    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 $75/month match on savings plan
    • 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption


    How to reach us

    Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

    • Cameron - 573-508-7133
    • Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
    • Mexico - 573-567-8327
    • Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
    • St. James - 573-301-6533
    • St. Louis - 314-337-1761
    • Warrensburg - 660-429-4690


    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 .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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