Cook-Chill Specialist - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $26, $48,826.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:

Agency: Department of Mental Health-Inpatient Services

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

Closing Date: 7/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: KB15

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Pay Band: Band 3

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):: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with 30 minute lunch. Will be required to work some 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 at the Department of Mental Health Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Cook-Chill Specialist /Food Service Specialist II, you will work under the Operations Manager and/or Kitchen Manager preparing various types and styles of food using food service preparation equipment, specializing in the use of technically advanced Cook-Chilled food production methods, in compliance with department, local, state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities as the Cook-Chill Specialist include but not limited to:

• Plans, coordinates, prepares and manufactures all cook-chill foods from standardized recipes following the quantity and quality requirements while adhering to the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety and regulatory requirements compliance for all product production. Performs all measuring, weighing and inventorying of all Cook-Chill products processed and distributed.
• Operates and maintains highly technical Cook-Chill food production equipment, rethermalization processes and follows all established procedures for cleaning and sanitizing Cook-Chill equipment.
• Leads staff in and demonstrates culinary skills of food preparation to include, but not limited to, meat trimming, slicing, grinding, soups/sauces/gravy preparation, salad and vegetable texture processing, dessert baking and preparation (planning and packaging) and casserole preparation. Leads staff in meeting required daily production in absence of Kitchen Manager.
• Maintains records for inventory, quality control, quality assurance, sanitation check list, temperature, charts and all other records necessary for the operation of the production area. Maintains HACCP standards compliance in all work areas. Print ingredient labels for all bagged Cook-Chilled products.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking or baking. ServSafe certification within three (3) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

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

The selected candidate must have the ability to read and comprehend complex recipes. Must meet physical requirements (ability to manually lift 50 pounds repetitively, push over 100 pounds, walk or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, and climb stairs). May encounter temperatures ranging from -10 degrees F to 400 degrees around equipment. This is an essential position and requires the individual to work during an emergency and/or hazardous weather.

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 supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking or baking?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a ServSafe certification or willing to obtain one within three (3) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a strong knowledge of cafeteria style/mass food service operation, customer service application and safe handling of food?

• Yes
• No

06

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

07

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.

08

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

09

If you answered "Other" for question #8 above, please indicate from where below:

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

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