Food Preparer 1

Food Preparer 1

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital. Montana State Hospital provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The food preparer prepares and serves meals for patients, guests, and staff. Responsibilities include preparing food and beverages according to dietary recipes and residents' special dietary or nutrition restrictions; sanitizing kitchen area and equipment; and ensuring patient employees use proper cleaning and sanitation practices.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. 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.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Knowledge of state and federal food regulations. Knowledge of handwashing and infection control. Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cook/chill production equipment. Meet minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. One year experience in food preparation preferred. Preparation of modified diets preferred.

Salary

$20.55 - 20.55 Hourly

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 3

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Primary Location

: Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Posting Date

: Sep 18, 2026, 4:25:30 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Oct 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Resume

Contact Information

Contact Name: Jaden Matosich | Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.