Food Service Specialist III

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Food Service Specialist III to join their dynamic Food Service Department. This role involves preparing delicious meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the nutritional needs of the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage. If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to a place where friendships are made, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity and quality cooking is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of all meals.
• Clean assigned sections to meet health guidelines.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Safety Practices Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mixer

Can Opener

Meat Slicer

Dishwashing Machines

Ovens

Job description

Are you passionate about food? Ready to serve mouth watering delicacies flavored with love? Come join us! Where hot memories are served and friendships are made.

The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dependable, trustworthy, skilled professional cook to join our Food Service Department. We offer an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health
• Dental
• Paid annual leave, sick leave and holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

The Food Service Specialist III works under the Food Service Director preparing various styles of food using food service preparation equipment specializing in the use of technically advanced cook/chill food production methods, in compliance with department local, state, and federal guidelines.

In this position, the Food Service Specialist III will:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of all meals
• Weigh and measure ingredients to make sure that required amounts of food are prepared
• Serve portions of food that meet the nutritional requirements of the National School Food Service (NSFS) Program
• Clean assigned section in the food service area to meet guidelines and standards set by DHEC
• Operate the following:
• Mixer
• Can opener
• Meat slicer
• Dishwashing machines and ovens

A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in quantity and quality cooking.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Ability to follow instructions, effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work with others
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to that area of employment
• May require evenings and/or weekends
• May require employee to work during emergency situations.
• May require standing, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling.