Cook

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Everyone loves a great meal, right? Our Veterans deserve a nutritious, appetizing meal as a part of our mission to provide quality, compassionate care. As the Cook, you get the opportunity to make that happen on the meal preparation team in the kitchen. Getting to know our Veterans and see their appreciation for a job well done is a rewarding experience. Don't miss out - apply today to join our Home's dietary team.

Hourly Rate:

• $17.28 - $17.59 day shift
• $19.28 - $19.59 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 $75/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. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Cameron -
• Cape Girardeau - OR
• Mexico -
• Mt. Vernon -
• St. James -
• St. Louis -
• Warrensburg -

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.