Food Service Specialist III / Dishroom Senior Lead

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, within Inpatient Services, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Food Service Specialist III (Dishroom Senior Lead), working under the Manager and/or Area Supervisors in leading assigned staff in operation of the Dishroom in compliance with department, local, state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities as the Senior Lead include but are not limited to:

• Operates ware washing equipment to maintain safe temperature requirements. Keeps daily records of temperature charts. Reports variances to Manager.

• Organizes the operation and maintenance of warewashing equipment.

• Performs all warewashing, sanitation, and cleaning techniques to meet department standards.

• Verifies dishroom operation accuracy and follows all prescribed procedures, instructions and DHEC Food Safety Guidelines.

• Trains new staff on all dishroom duties.

• Provides required services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate good customer service.

• Adheres 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must be physically able to manually lift 40 lbs. Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Be able to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, and climb stairs. May encounter temperatures ranging from 20 degrees F to 400 degrees around equipment This is an essential position during an emergency.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs