Food Service Worker -Columbus

State of Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state department is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in food preparation and service. Responsibilities include cooking, serving, and maintaining sanitation standards in accordance with state guidelines. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to work in a dynamic environment supporting community health services.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of relevant experience required.
• Must have experience in food service and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead and train other food service workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food to customers and clients.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment.
• Monitors cash registers and schedules cashiers.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Works in the preparation, cooking, serving and distribution of food to customers, clients and/or employees.
• Operates and maintains specialized food service equipment, and performs general facility and equipment sanitation maintenance in accordance with federal, state, and department guidelines.
• Serves as lead worker. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Cleans, peels, slices and trims foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances.
• Conducts or assists with food supply requisitions and sanitation and maintenance inspections.
• Coordinates the daily work schedule of cashiers with the cafeteria manager.
• Monitors the cash registers and cashier's breaks. Observes safety, sanitation and health rules and standards.
• Portions food or places it directly on plates for service to facility residents, employees or patrons and packages takeout foods.
• Prepares foods. Receives payment for food items.
• Replenishes supplies of food, condiments, and equipment at steam tables and service bars.
• Serves as a lead worker to assigned food service workers. Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Takes customers' orders and serves customers.
• Trains workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Unpacks and stores supplies, raw and prepared food products

Benefits

I n addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDDis an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Worker 2 (FFS011) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Worker 2 (FFS011) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year. Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: FOO01HE
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jul 15, 2025