Food Service Specialist II / Trayline

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 - Inpatient Services Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Food Service Specialist II (Trayline), working under the Trayline Supervisor and/or Area Supervisors, you will lead assigned staff in operation of food assembly in compliance with department, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads other staff in and prepares, portions, assembles, and serves meals per menu specification.
• 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 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.
• Leads other staff in and verifies food service accuracy and follows all prescribed procedures and instructions.
• 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.

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

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

The selected candidate must have physical ability to manually lift up to forty (40) lbs. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, climb stairs or stand for extended periods of time. May encounter temperatures 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 (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Salary : $23,253 - $43,026