Food Service Assistant – Team Leader (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Food Service Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 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

This is a Team Leader Position responsible for giving direction to and assisting with the training of other Food Service Assistants. These positions are assigned to a satellite kitchen receiving bulk food items from the Main Kitchen and performing some final preparation / cooking or the Main Kitchen. Positions in the satellite kitchen include maintaining safe temperatures of food items plating meals to follow specifically ordered diets following safe food-handling policies / procedures assisting trainer staff in kitchens as needed providing snacks and medically ordered nourishments for residents completing proper food storage and labeling maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment ordering and replenishing stock items from the Main Kitchen and providing appropriate interaction with residents and co-workers. The Team Leader is responsible for washing and storage of dishes pots pans utensils and appliances in the kitchen. Positions in the Main Kitchen assist in preparing and / or cooking a variety of foods with various cooking methods to include steaming baking boiling broiling frying and grilling to meet production schedule. This position is responsible for making mechanical modifications to prepared food accordingly. Position will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workstation and equipment used. Be flexible enough to work in other departmental areas as needed. As a Team Leader this position is responsible for orientating training guiding and assisting other Food Service Assistants.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range : $26851.00 - $46991.00

Recruitment Range : $31200.00 - $46991.00

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 :

Education and / or experience in food service with focus on medical diets that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

The ability to use various computer programs such as e-mail Microsoft Word and Excel as well as general office equipment.

Physical Requirements :

Stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering (picking pinching typing) grasping talking hearing repetitive motions ability to exert up to 50 lbs of occasional force and / or up to 20 lbs of force frequently and / or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements : Visual acuity to determine acuity accuracy neatness and thoroughness of assigned work.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

Shift :

(6 : 00 am 2 : 30 pm) Monday Friday & every other weekend

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center :

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages cognitive & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information :

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS : 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 facilitys Vaccination Policy.

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.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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 application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina / Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION :

If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and / or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter : Meganna Benner

Email :

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Cement Plant,Account Payable,Bidding,Electrical Engineering,Kpo,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 31200 - 46991