Food Service Assistant - Outfoods

CASWELL DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center in North Carolina is seeking a Food Service Assistant for the out-foods area of Dietary Services. Responsibilities include labeling supplements, preparing bedtime snacks, and serving as the out-foods lead in the supervisor's absence.

You will assist with campus events, maintain safe food handling and sanitation per the U.S. DHHS Food Code, and perform general cleaning while ensuring quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and food sanitation.
• Maintain professional and cooperative working relationships.
• Follow oral and written instructions and keep routine records.

Responsibilities

• Label supplements and prepare bedtime snacks and meals.
• Modify food textures and assist with campus functions.
• Serve as the out-foods lead in the supervisor's absence.
• Rotate duties in the Sandbar Cafe; use cash register skills.
• Perform general cleaning and maintain safe food handling and storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Heavy lifting

Sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Caswell Developmental Center is seeking an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to function in the out-foods area of Dietary Services. Job responsibilities include labeling supplements, preparing bedtime snacks and food items for meals, modifying food textures, assisting with preparation of food served at campus functions, and serving as the out-foods lead person, on a rotating basis, in the absence of the supervisor. Other responsibilities include serving in the rotation at the Sandbar Cafe, utilizing menu item preparation and cash register operational skills while displaying optimal customer service. General cleaning is also a requirement of this job. This person will utilize safe food handling, food storage, and sanitation procedures as outlined in the U.S. DHHS Food Code, and must meet productivity and quality assurance standards when completing tasks.

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

*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*:

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

• Ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and food sanitation.
• Ability to maintain professional and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, as well as keep some routine records.

Physical Requirements: The preferred candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., stoop, bend, stand and walk carrying pans of food for a short distance. Daily exposure to food service equipment with temperature below 50 degrees and above 140 degrees.

Work Location: Dietary Services

Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (hours vary as needed, every other weekend off)

This Position Is Designated As

Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

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.