Food Service Specialist II / Trayline (Inpatient Services)

Food Service Specialist II (Trayline)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Food Service Specialist II (Trayline) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health – Inpatient Services, 220 Faison Drive, 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 for the Food Service Specialist II (Trayline):

• Lead other staff in and prepare, portion, assemble, and serve meals per menu specification.
• Lead other staff in and operates all food re-thermalization and refrigeration equipment to serve clients hot and cold meal requirements.
• Lead other staff in and operate refrigeration, heating, and ware washing equipment to maintain safe temperature requirements. Keeps daily records of temperature charts.
• Lead other staff in and organize the serving and maintenance of food operation and equipment.
• Lead other staff in and performs all ware washing, sanitation, and cleaning techniques to meet department standards.
• Lead other staff in and verify food service accuracy and follow all prescribed procedures and instructions.
• Provides required services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate good customer service.
• Adhere 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.

Additional Requirements

• Physical ability to manually lift 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 20 degrees F to 400 degrees F around equipment

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

This is an essential position during an emergency. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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