Cook
Missouri Veterans Home-Mexico, Mexico, MO
Cook at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO. Pay is $17.45 to $17.77 per hour for day shift and $19.45 to $19.77 for evening shift, about 40 hours per week. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Duties include meal preparation, sanitation, and coordinating food service assistants.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 17, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Prepare nutritious meals for Veterans according to recipes and physician-ordered diets. Perform skilled cooking assignments, maintain sanitary kitchen conditions, and operate and clean equipment. Coordinate a small work group including Food Service Assistants as needed.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of work experience
- Prepare meals according to recipes and diets
- Perform skilled cooking assignments
- Coordinate activities of a small work group
- Ensure food is handled, stored, and served within protocols
- Maintain sanitary conditions and operate equipment properly
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 3 weeks paid sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $25/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
Job details
- Location
- Mexico, MO
- Pay
- $17.45 to $17.77 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Food Service and Hospitality
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated