Supply Specialist II (Food Services)

Job Responsibilities

About Whitten Regional Center

Whitten Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reports to Food Service Specialist Ill. Adheres to departmental, facility, and DHEC rules and regulations, while completing necessary duties. Utilizes decision and problem solving skills.

1.Receives incoming supplies from food distributors, deliveries and ware house Checks deliveries against invoice. Ensures quality, date, and temperature of deliveries meet regulation.

Stores supplies when delivered, ensuring stock rotation. Checks to ensure undamaged packaging. Monitors expiration dates.

2.Conducts inventory of dry storage, coolers, and freezer quarterly as determined by the facility. Inventories dry storage, and cleaning supplies yearly as determined by SC State regulation. Maintains an accurate inventory of emergency items.

3.Receives and fills supply requests. Assures the distribution and delivery of supplies as requested to appropriate areas.

4.Work on food truck, ATV, trailer, or other transportation to deliver snacks, supplies or food carts.

5.Security of dry storage, coolers, freezer. Ensures security of all entrance doors of the department Monitors and documents temperatures of dry storage, coolers, and freezer.

6.Cleans and maintains sanitation of dry storage, coolers, and freezer.

7.Works in all areas of Food Service as assigned Completes all assigned duties by end of shift. Ensures hygiene and sanitation according to DHEC and Food Service Department Policies.

Completes assignments by end of shift. Monitors incoming calls.

8.Conducts residential, food service, and facility food storage area inspections as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of methods, materials and appliances used in food preparation and service.

Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures pertaining to food preparation and service.

Knowledge of the methods, materials and appliances used in food service. Ability to maintain simple records and prepare written reports. Maintains defensive driving and CPR certification.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: SC DDSN provides 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.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: 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.