Food Service Specialist II / Dishroom

Salary : $23,253.00 - $43,026.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171870

Agency : Department of Mental Health-Inpatient Services

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : KB10

Position Number : : 60030080

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Friday 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.Work every other weekend and some holidays.

Pay Band : Band 2

Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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 Food Service Specialist II (Dishroom), working under the Shipping & Receiving Manager and / or Area Supervisors, you will lead assigned staff in operation of the ware wash area in compliance with department, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities for this Food Service Specialist II include but are not limited to :

• Leads other staff in and operates ware washing equipment to maintain safe temperature requirements. Keeps daily records of temperature charts. Reports variances to Manager or Supervisor.

Leads other staff in and organizes the operation and maintenance of ware washing equipment.

Leads other staff in and performs all ware washing, sanitation, and cleaning techniques to meet department standards.

Leads other staff in and verifies dishroom operation accuracy and follows all prescribed procedures, instructions and Department of Agriculture Food Safety Guidelines.

Provides required services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate good customer service.

Adheres to patients' privacy and "Bill of Rights" standards requirements while performing duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have physical ability to manually lift up to forty (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 of time. May encounter temperatures ranging from 100 degrees F to 190 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 :

15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year / Two Weeks for partner per year)

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.

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

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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?

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Salary : $23,253 - $43,026