Food Services Specialist I

001 BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education assistance

Service recognition

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is hiring for a versatile food service role including cashier, prep cook, food server, dishwasher and more. This full-time onsite position is based at our Columbia campus and requires coverage of a morning shift with potential overtime.

You will prepare food, rotate items, restock supplies, assist with training, and help maintain sanitation. A customer-service mindset and basic business math will help you succeed in a fast-paced team environment at our I-20

Qualifications

• Ability to perform in a variety of food services areas.
• Good organizational and judgment skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Basic business math proficiency.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food.
• Performs routine tasks in food production and services areas.
• Uses approved procedures in food preparation and production areas, operates food production and serving equipment.
• Keeps waste and production errors at a minimum.
• Assists with training as assigned.
• Restocks food supplies.
• Rotates and labels food items and containers.
• Performs cleaning tasks and sanitation of equipment.
• Exercises preventative measures to reduce or minimize slip or fall type accidents.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to management.

Skills

Food service versatility

Organizational skills

Customer service

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Summary

Depending on department needs, this job includes the following: cashier, prep cook, food server, dishwasher/pot washer, catering delivery, restocking as needed, and any other need as asked by management.

Why you should join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies

Other companies come and go, but we’ve been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Logistics

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - About Us | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday. You will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 6:00AM – 2:30PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located onsite at I-20 @ Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares food.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks in food production and services areas.
• Uses approved procedures in food preparation and production areas, operates food production and serving equipment.
• Keeps waste and production errors at a minimum.
• Assists with training as assigned.
• Restocks food supplies.
• Rotates and labels food items and containers.
• Performs cleaning tasks and sanitation of equipment.
• Exercises preventative measures to reduce or minimize slip or fall type accidents.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to management.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need the Following

• Ability to perform in a variety of food services areas.
• Good organizational, judgment skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Basic business math proficiency.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education assistance
• Service recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy‑related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. We participate in E‑Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans Welcome!

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full‑time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.