Food Service Assistant - Outfoods - Caswell Developmental Center

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences 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: 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: 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. 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. 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. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the ap

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Food Service Assistant (S) Position Number Grade NC01

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