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 17,000 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: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00 Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $46,991.00 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: 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. 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 Governor’s 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. 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 The 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. Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Health & Human Services