Food Service Specialist II / Dietary Aide (Harris Hospital)

Job Responsibilities 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 / Dietary Aide 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, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital (HPH), 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621. As the Food Service Specialist II, you will work under general supervision performing routine or standardized work in preparation and cooking of food of regular and therapeutically modified diets. You will give general guidance to Food Service Specialist I. You will be knowledgeable of the behaviors and levels of functioning of the varied ages and populations served at HPH. You will successfully complete competencies and be able to independently perform tasks as required by regulatory bodies and survey inspections. Responsibilities For The Food Service Specialist II Prepare and cook food/nourishments for regular and therapeutically modified diets for patients and employees. Prep food items for anticipated menu portion needs. Inspect food products for quality assurance and monitor food for preparation, using standardized, tested recipes. Supervise the arrangement of meal serving lines and record food temperatures. Operate serving line when indicated. Follow and complete sanitation procedures in food service areas. Maintain clinical competency by mastering required mandatory and non-mandatory in-services or training, such as MAPS/MANDT, CPR and SCEIS Learning Modules. May instruct/demonstrate correct use and care of equipment to new employees according to the needs of their particular position. Assume duties of Food Service Supervisor II when assigned. Minimum And Additional Requirements There are no minimum training and experience requirements for this class. Additional Requirements Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, and bending. Ability to lift 50 lbs or more. Ability to see and hear. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma and experience in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery. ServeSafe certification. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments Post Hire, Employee Must Have some knowledge of food preparation and serving techniques. Successfully complete MANDT training. 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. Click here for additional information. 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. Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)? Yes No 02 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below. Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement. 03 Do you have some experience in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery? Yes No 04 If you answered Yes to the previous question, please indicate how much experience you have in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery. 05 Do you have a current ServeSafe certificate? Yes No 06 Are you able to frequent stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, and bend? Yes No 07 Do you have the ability to lift 50 lbs or more? Yes No 08 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put \"negotiable\" or \"open\"). Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr