Food Service Assistant (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for the Food Service Assistant (S) at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, NC.

The role involves serving diets to residents, some menu preparation, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment per prescribed diets and safety guidelines. Shifts run early morning to afternoon; candidates should meet minimum education/experience in medical food service.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.
• The KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) and management preferences are not required.
• The ability to use various computer programs such as e-mail, Microsoft Word, and Excel as well as general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve diets as ordered to each resident according to a pre-planned schedule.
• Prepare some menu items and prepare the menu for serving.
• Maintain safe temperatures of food items and plating according to diets; follow safe food handling policies/procedures.
• Wash and storage of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and appliances in the kitchen.

Skills

Food service

Medical diets

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Food service education

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Job Classification Title Food Service Assistant (S) Position Number Grade NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

• The Food Service Assistant (FSA) is to serve diets as ordered to each resident according to a pre-planned schedule.
• This position is responsible for preparation of some menu items and for preparing the menu for serving.
• This encompasses maintaining safe temperatures of food items; plating meals following specifically ordered diets; following safe food handling policies/procedures; assisting trainer staff in dining rooms as needed; providing snacks and medically ordered nourishments for residents; completing proper food storage and labeling; maintaining clean and safe kitchen environment; ordering and replenishing stock items for the main kitchen; providing appropriate interactions with residents.
• The FSA is responsible for washing and storage of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and appliances in the kitchen.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - 46,991.00

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:

• Education and/or experience in food service with focus on medical diets that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.
• The ability to use various computer programs such as e-mail, Microsoft Word, and Excel as well as general office equipment.

Physical Requirements

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering (picking, pinching, typing), grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, ability to exert up to 50 lbs of occasional force and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Visual acuity to determine acuity accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Shifts

5:30 am - 2:00 pm 6:00 am - 2:30 pm 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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. 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. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.