Food Service Assistant - First Shift - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Food Service Assistant at a state-of-the-art hospital. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Nutrition Services, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals to patients. With a focus on safety and dietary needs, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, while working in a supportive environment dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. If you are passionate about food service and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Experience in food service related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food from all stations in Nutrition Services.
• Check patient trays for proper food items and portion sizes.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Dietary Knowledge

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service Assistant - First Shift - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina

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Food Service Assistant - First Shift - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina | Oxford , NC 27565

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 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.

About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

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 Commerical and/or intuitional 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~~~/experience-guidefor 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.

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