Food Service Assistant - First Shift - Central Regional Hospital

NCdotGov; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join their Nutrition Services team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real impact by preparing and serving meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for job growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about nutrition and patient care. Flexibility is key, as you'll be working rotating weekends and holidays to meet the hospital's needs. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions in English and perform physical labor.
• Experience in food service, especially with modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Check patient trays and deliver meals to different units.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English

Experience with modified diet menus

Ability to perform moderate physical labor

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Central Regional Hospital
Are you looking for an exciting career in Nutrition Services with opportunities for job growth?

We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant at Central Regional Hospital. This position will be cross-trained throughout Nutrition Services as appropriate. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve food from all stations throughout the Nutrition Services Department. Assigned duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Checking patient trays and snacks for proper food items, correct portion size, consistency & preferences.
• Deliver meals and snacks to the different units throughout the hospital, to the wards and / or dining room.
• Ensure safety of foods served.
• Maintain high knowledge of modified diets, posted menus, and portion; this includes innumerable combinations of diets that are not printed on any menu guides.
• Preparing meals and snacks to be served accurately, attractively & on time.
• May interpret diet orders, translate it into modified diet menus, and portions.
• Ensuring that all pots, pans and cooking utensils are cleaned, dried and sanitized properly.
• Emptying all cardboard and trash receptacles and clean work areas as necessary.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all floors in the department which includes sweeping and mopping.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. This is a first shift position (5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), that includes working rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $26,851 - $46,991.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):

CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Compensation and Benefits:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Ability to speak, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview process; but include ability to perform moderate physical labor; ability to work in a repetitive motion, walking long distances, occasional lifting of objects 10 to 35 pounds, standing 1 1/2 hours in the same place, bending and stooping.

Management prefers candidates with the following:

• Experience with modified diet menus.
• One year of experience in Commercial and/or institutional kitchen.
• High School or GED equivalent.

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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.