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Cook - Family Court

St. Louis County
Clayton, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

The Family Court division of St. Louis County Government has an immediate opening for a Cook in their detention center. The primary responsibilities are to perform routine support of the food service operation at an assigned facility. The successful candidate will provide food services in cooperation with the Lead Cook, Facility Management, and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

Scheduled Hours: 

  • Wednesday - Saturday 6:00am -5:00pm

This is an Essential Staff* position requiring work hours during snow days, holidays, and other incidents the Courthouse may be closed. There are no night hours past 5:30 pm. Schedule could be subject to change.

The starting salary for this position is $18.22 per hour.
*Essential Staff are required to work various holidays, etc., that fall on their shift.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. To learn more County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Essential Function Examples

  • Prepare various hot and cold foods using identified practices and procedures
  • Operate and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment in an efficient and safe manner
  • Assists with deliveries of product, rotation and organizing 
  • Prepares meals by following strict recipe ingredients and portions 
  • Ensures smooth operation of meal services during absence of supervisor 
  • Reports any issues in a timely manner to the Lead Cook and/or Kitchen Manager 
  • Maintain a team effort with co-workers and management.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
  • Equivalent to one year of professional work experience in cooking. 

  • Experience in residential or large-scale institutional cooking preferred.

  • Some positions require possession of a valid Driver's License. 

  • Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate the following capabilities and skills: 
    • Customer service experience
    • Multi-tasking
    • Effective problem solving 
    • Adaptable and self-motivated
    • Planning or project management
    • Training new team members
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTA selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.  

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  

HOW TO APPLYApplicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429


Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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