Food Service Technician

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

The Food Service Technician is a part-time (24 hours/week) hourly role with a Tuesday-Thursday daytime schedule

What you will do:

• Prepare and portion meals and snacks according to recipes, written specifications, and dietary requirements, including special dietary needs and food allergies
• Follow safe food handling, preparation, sanitation, and food storage practices at all times
• Receive, rotate, date, and properly store food and supplies using FIFO practices; monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to the Food Service Manager
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchens, dining areas, equipment, utensils, and workspaces
• Complete required temperature logs, production counts, prep lists, cleaning checklists, and other food service documentation
• Communicate with the Food Service team and program management regarding daily meal requirements and other food service needs
• Assist with menu updates, production counts, meal deliveries, and other daily food service activities as needed
• Report equipment malfunctions, damage, or other concerns to the Food Service Manager
• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment
• Attend Food Service and staff meetings as required

What you can expect from us:

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.


We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.

• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.

What we expect of you:

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some culinary training preferred
• Two years of experience in a food service operation serving a population of individuals with specialized medical and/or nutritional needs

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and safe operating practices
• Understanding of food ingredients and dietary and nutritional needs
• Ability to prepare, portion, and store meals in varying quantities while following recipes and dietary requirements
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet daily meal requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to shared goals
• Hepatitis A short series required—can be provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost
• ServSafe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain certification after hire

Join our circle.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc:

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to more than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.

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