Food Service Assistant

*This position is subject to NC G.S. 115-C and salary is dependent upon the education and experience of the selected candidate*

This is a permanent, full-time, 12-month position.   This is position's work schedule is Monday – Friday, rotating shifts 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 pm. Or 10:00 am until 6:30 pm. Occasional weekend work required.

MAXIMUM SALARY AVAILABLE TO BE OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS IS $36,343.00 
 
 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Food Service/Child Nutrition Assistant for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS). GMS is a residential school, responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina.
   
 The Governor Morehead School Food Service Department serves three nutritional meals a day Monday through Friday to Governor Morehead School students (K-12) and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, DSB, Vocational Center Adult clients. These meals must meet any special dietary needs required by students and clients. In addition to Breakfast, Lunch and Supper, snacks and special foods are also provided to students and clients as requested or required.
  
This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of food to students, staff and clients. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing cleaning activities which facilitate good sanitation and food safety operations. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare dining room and cafeteria area for meal service with proper table and line set up and sanitation. 
• Serve food to students, clients and staff throughout mealtime. 
• Prepare special diets for students and clients. 
• Prepare cold food prep, including but not limited to salad bar, prepare setup and sandwich prep, picnic, food requests, grocery requests & cottage snacks. 
• Perform daily cleaning duties (i.e., dining room and restrooms).

Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
  
 For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.
  
 As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective.  This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.
 

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10 (Download PDF reader).*

• Experience preparing OR serving food in a commercial facility (Examples: fast food, restaurant chain, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of food safety and/or sanitation guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of preparation, cooking and baking procedures.
• Documented experience to perform moderately heavy physical labor (40lbs).

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check. 
• Must be able to pass drug screening.

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

All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
  
 Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
      
 Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
      
 Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates.  If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
      
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
      
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".  
 
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. 
      
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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 http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  
  
CONTACT INFORMATION: 
 Governor Morehead School
 Human Resources
 ATTN:  Eric Henderson, HR Technician III

301 Ashe Ave
 Raleigh, NC 27606
 Email: eric.henderson@gms.k12.nc.us

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
 
 An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

Salary : $26,851 - $46,991