We are currently recruiting for Food Service Assistants at Central Regional Hospital.These positions will be cross-trained throughout Nutrition Services as appropriate. The primary purpose of these positions is to prepare and serve food from all stations throughout the Nutrition Services Department. Assigned duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Checking patient trays and snacks for proper food items, correct portion size, consistency & preferences.
• Deliver meals and snacks to the different units throughout the hospital, to the wards and / or dining room.
• Ensure safety of foods served.
• Maintain high knowledge of modified diets, posted menus, and portion; this includes innumerable combinations of diets that are not printed on any menu guides.
• Preparing meals and snacks to be served accurately, attractively & on time 
• May interpret diet orders, translate it into modified diet menus, and portions. 
• Ensuring that all pots, pans and cooking utensils are cleaned, dried and sanitized properly.
• Emptying all cardboard and trash receptacles and clean work areas as necessary. 
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all floors in the department which includes sweeping and mopping. 

These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. This posting is for first shift positions (5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). These positions include working rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.. These positions are designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.This will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. 

• Ability to speak, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. 

• Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview process; but include ability to perform moderate physical labor; ability to work in a repetitive motion, walking long distances, occasional lifting of objects 10 to 35 pounds, standing 1 1/2 hours in the same place, bending and stooping. 

Management prefers candidates with the following:

• Experience that demonstrates acceptable food handling, food service, safety, and sanitation standards and practices in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Serve Safe Certification
• Experience with modified diet menus 

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
 All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
 
 Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
 
 If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
 
 Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.
 
 For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.