Food Service Assistant - Cherry Hospital

Position: Food Service Assistant FT - Cherry Hospital
** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Food Service Assistant (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC01

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

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** Description of Work
** The Food Service Assistant position is assigned to the Nutritional Services Department. Work involves the skill of reading and interpreting information to make independent decisions regarding the accurate service of regular, consistency modified, and/or therapeutic diet modifications while meeting the prescribed service schedule. Employee may act as lead worker and assist in the training of other food service personnel. This employee may be involved in food production tasks.

Work is reviewed by a Food Service Supervisor for skill in applying food handling standards and sanitation techniques. Work schedule is 6:00 am to 3:00 pm; 10:15 am to 7:15 pm with rotating weekends/holidays.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**##
** Recruitment Range:  $31,200 - $46,991
** 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:
* Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to perform physical labor and stand in one place for long periods of time.
* Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety standards.
* Demonstrated communication skills.
* Ability to work as a team member.
** 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.**##
** About the Facility:
** Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.##
** Supplemental Contact Information:
** 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.

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.

Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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