Food Preparer 1
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- 25141146 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the HCFD / MMHNCC.
Job Overview: The Food Service Worker is responsible to prepare meals, nourishments, and snacks for residents with mental health disorders in a State of
Major Duties or Responsibilities: Prepares and serves food and beverages to provide residents with nutritionally adequate meals and snacks by following dietary procedures. Prepares individual meal plates or trays for residents using knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets following resident’s individual diet order. Portions salads, desserts, fruits, breads, and beverages individually for residents according to the menu and using graduated kitchen utensils. Transports food cart to resident dining room. Clears dining room tables of dishes after meals. Washes dishes, utensils, and pans, as well as operating commercial mechanical dishwasher or washes by hand using a three-compartment sink. Stocks and organizes food items on shelves rotating stock by expiration date to ensure food freshness.
Why Join DPHHS:
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Required for the first day of work:
· Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation, safety & equipment.
· Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/residents.
· Ability to follow instructions.
· Ability to effectively communicate with others.
· Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
· No prior work experience required
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
