Food Service Specialist II - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $22, $40,946.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:

Agency: Department of Mental Health-Inpatient Services

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

Class Code:: KB10

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Pay Band: Band 2

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 6:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. with a 2-hour lunch. Scheduled 4 out of 7 days.Work every other weekend.Work on holidays

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located and worked within the SC Department of Mental Health - Inpatient Services at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital or C.M. Tucker Nursing Care Center in Columbia, SC.

Under limited supervision the Food Services Specialist II - Dining works under the Dining & Catering Supervisor and/or Area Supervisor leading assigned staffing operation of food assembly in compliance with department, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities of the Food Service Specialist II for Dining include but not limited to:

• Leads other staff in and operates all food rethermalization and refrigeration equipment to serve clients hot and cold meal requirements.
• Leads other staff in and verifies food service accuracy and follows all prescribed procedures and instructions.
• Leads other staff in and prepares, portions, assembles, and serves meals per menu specification.
• Leads other staff in and operates refrigeration, heating, and ware washing equipment to maintain safe temperature requirements. Keeps daily records of temperature charts.
• Leads other staff in and organizes the serving and maintenance of food operation and equipment.
• Leads other staff in and performs all ware washing, sanitation, and cleaning techniques to meet department standards.
• Trains new staff.

Three (3) positions available

Minimum and Additional Requirements

There are no minimum training and experience requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a general knowledge of cafeteria style/mass food service operation, customer service application, and safe handling of food. Ability to lead staff in meeting required food production and solve problems that arise; general working knowledge of food service equipment.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have physical ability to manually lift 40 lbs. Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, climb stairs or stand for extended periods to of time. May encounter temperature ranging from 20 degrees F to 400 degrees F around equipment. This is an essential position during an emergency.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

Do you have a high school diploma and experience in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to work with limited supervision?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience leading staff members to ensure proper preparation of portions, assembly and serving of meals as outlined by menu specifications?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience leading staff to ensure the proper operation of food rethermalization and refrigeration equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience verifying food service accuracy and ensuring other staff members follow all prescribed procedures and instructions?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience leading staff to ensure the department standards are met in regards to washing, sanitation and cleaning?

• Yes
• No

09

Please select the option the best fits your current education and work experience:

• I have a high school diploma and no supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking.
• I have a high school diploma and supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking and baking
• None of the above

10

Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

11

From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

12

If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

13

If you answered "Other" for Question 11, please indicate from where below:

14

Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable").

Required Question