Food Preparer 1

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal food regulations.
• Knowledge of handwashing and infection control.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cook/chill production equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Preparation of modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• preparing food and beverages according to dietary recipes and residents’ special dietary or nutrition restrictions
• sanitizing kitchen area and equipment
• ensuring patient employees use proper cleaning and sanitation practices

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED