Food Service Assisant (Cottages) - Murdoch Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

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Job summary

Health & Human Services is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. Responsibilities include plating meals, delivering food carts, and maintaining sanitary work areas. Employees are designated as essential for adverse weather and emergencies.

Minimum qualifications emphasize state education/experience in food service and the ability to lift at least 20 pounds. Shifts vary (early mornings to evenings) with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in food service.
• Experience in a commercial or health care facility is preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plat resident meals and beverages based on dietary cards.
• Load trays into food carts and deliver to dining units.
• Clean and sanitize work areas.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

Education/experience in food service

Job description

Agency Division Job Classification Title Food Service Assistant (S) Position Number Grade NC01

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today.

• comprehensive benefits
• a variety of leave options
• professional development opportunities
• insurance
• and more

Description of Work

Murdoch Developmental Center is accepting applications for full time Food Service Assistant positions for all cottages (excluding main kitchen). Responsibilities will include Platting resident meals and beverages based on dietary cards, loading trays into food carts and delivery of food carts to dining units, and clean/sanitize work areas. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $45,622.00. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs/Management Preferences) are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience preparing OR serving food in a commercial or health care facility (Examples: fast food, restaurant chain, hospital, nursing home, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Physical strength to lift at least 20 pounds. Extensive walking and/or standing in one place for prolonged lengths of time to complete work. Flexibility is required to meet training requirements and facility needs.

Working Hours

The working hours are either 8:00am - 5:00pm, 5:00am - 1:30pm, 5:30am - 2:00pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm, or 10:30am - 7:00pm including every other weekend and some holidays.

About Murdoch Developmental Center

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, you must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry. To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.