Food Service Assistant - Outfoods

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking Food Service Assistants at the Caswell Developmental Center to assist in food preparation and customer service. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong sanitation practices and the ability to manage physical tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the health and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and food sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label food items for meals and snacks.
• Utilize food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Possibly lead non-skilled food service activities.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description of Work

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $31,200-$46,991.00.
***Recruiting for multiple positions***
Caswell Developmental Center is seeking an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to function in the Outfoods area of Dietary Services, assisting with preparation of food served at campus functions, as well as serve in the rotation working at the Sandbar Café, utilizing menu item preparation, cash register operation skills while displaying optimal customer service. Job responsibilities include:

• Preparation and labeling of supplements, bedtime snacks/ingredients, food items for meals, texture modification and general cleaning;
• May serve as a lead worker over subordinate personnel in non-skilled food service activities;
• Utilize accepted and established food handling, food storage, and sanitation procedures, and must meet productivity and quality assurance standards when completing tasks.

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

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

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. Please click on the following link https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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 all of the following:

• 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 keeping some routine records.

Management Preferences:
The preferred candidate will have a high school diploma and six months of food service experience in either a state operated program, ICF/IID facility and/or school setting.

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 temperatures below 50 degrees and above 140 degrees.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

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 applications, 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 [phone].

Compensation & 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 website for State Benefits