Food Service Specialist II / Dietary Aide (Harris Hospital)

Job Responsibilities

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve food items from the serving line when indicated.
• Maintain clinical competency by mastering required mandatory and non-mandatory in-services or training, such as MAPS/MANDT, CPR and SCEIS Learning Modules.
• 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.

Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to see and hear.

Qualifications

• No minimum training and experience requirements.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery.
• A ServeSafe certification.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Comments

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.