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 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.