Food Service Assistant - Permanent Part-Time - State of North Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $13,034.00 - $22,811.00 AnnuallyLocation : Burke County, NCJob Type: Permanent Part-TimeJob Number: 24-00100 RDCDepartment: Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental CenterOpening Date: 01/03/2024Job Class Title: Food Service AssistantPosition Number: 60048482Section: DHHS/JIRDCSalary Grade: NC01Description of WorkThe Food Service Assistant (FSA) is to serve diets as ordered to each resident according to a pre-planned schedule. This position is responsible for preparation of some menu items and for preparing the menu for serving. This encompasses maintaining safe temperatures of food items; plating meals following specifically ordered diets; following safe food handling policies/procedures; assisting trainer staff in dining rooms as needed; providing snacks and medically ordered nourishments for residents; completing proper food storage and labeling; maintaining clean and safe kitchen environment; ordering and replenishing stock items for the main kitchen; providing appropriate interactions with residents. The FSA is responsible for washing and storage of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and appliances in the kitchenThis position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $13,034.00 - $22,811.00.00. Salary Grade NC01; Recruitment Range $15,600.00 - $22,811.0060048482Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048481Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048466Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048480Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048456Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048468Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekend60048479Nutritional Services - Part-time (20 hrs./week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday - Friday & every other weekendAbout 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.Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.Click here to see what our facility is allabout, then click here for more information about the wonderful area we call Home.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

• The ability to read and write and the ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• The ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and residents.
• The ability to learn, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• The ability to perform moderately heavy labor for extended periods of time.
• Applicant should maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and food sanitation.

Management Preferences:

• 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. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 for details.Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding thestatus of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.Positions 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 facility's Vaccination Policy. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-###-####. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-###-####.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED? (If so, please be sure to list it in the Education section of the job application).

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have general knowledge of cooking equipment used in commercial and/or institutional kitchens?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have experience working in a commercial and/or institutional kitchen?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2-4 years of experience

04 Are you available to work from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you available to work every other weekend?

• Yes
• No

06 I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed in the work experience section of the application to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application, and understand resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

07 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Conference / Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other Social Media
• Theater Advertisement
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio
• Indeed
• Other General Job Boards
• Google
• Other Search Engines

08 Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question