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 position is a part-time role with a daytime schedule, with an hourly rate of $23.00.

What you will do:

Empower people to live their best life by assisting them with daily living skills.

Teach skills that increase our residential participants' independence and self-esteem.

• Empower people to live their best life by preparing and portioning meals and snacks.
• Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, provide meal options to meet special dietary needs of residents with food allergies or intolerances.
• Assist participants residing in our residential homes by delivering prepared meals.
• Collaborate with the nutrition team to ensure all equipment is functioning properly and food is prepared in accordance with recipes and strict safety and quality standards.
• Stock shelves, use inventory appropriately and assist in maintaining proper stock levels.
• Complete paperwork accurately including checklist records of food, supplies and equipment, as well as temperature logs, production log counts and prep lists.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, utensils and equipment according to quality standards for sanitation.
• Communicate positively with nutrition team and residential staff, participants and others.

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.

• At least two years of experience in a food service operation serving a population of individuals with specialized medical and/or nutritional needs.
• High school diploma (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver's license.
• Some culinary training preferred.
• Solid judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills-to work with varying personalities and support needs.
• Ability to complete agency training-provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate software systems.
• Hepatitis A short series required-can be provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours) and lift up to 75 pounds from floor to shoulders.

Join our circle.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc:

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.