Food Service Worker NMPRC

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

FSW Cook I - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

3505 Frederick Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64506

Monthly Salary: $2,912.64

Why you'll love this position:

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC's vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC's core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.

General Summary:

An employee in this class assists a higher-ranking cook in the preparation of one or several parts of a major meal. The employee may supervise several Food Service Helpers I, patients and/or other helpers assigned to routine preparation of vegetables and other foods for cooking; dishing or serving of food; and/or cleaning of utensils, tables, and the work area. Supervision is received from higher ranking cooks who provide specific instructions and review.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification

Job Duties:

• Washes and prepares vegetables and fruits.
• Participates in the preparation and cooking of simple menu items such as eggs, hamburgers, French-fried potatoes, and vegetables.
• Prepares trays with foods of specified amounts and textures for patients on special diets.
• Serves food in a cafeteria or dining room; sets up the food line by stocking required food and drinks.
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, trays, food serving carts, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in assigned work areas.
• Collects money if applicable for food service.
• Follows standard procedures in the performance of responsibilities; receives close supervision.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience (Substitutions may be allowed)

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

We offer great benefits:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.


Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

To apply, please submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io , apply online at or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506


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