Food Service Specialist I-UEC

Under general supervision, performs duties in food services to include food preparation, cooking and serving of meals. Cleans assigned areas of food services to meet guidelines and standards set by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Provide excellent customer service and continually assessing performance based on customer feedback. Must be able to work weekends/ holidays. Must be able to work first and second shifts. Will have exposure to hazardous equipment, extreme heat and freezing temperatures, ability to lift up to 50 lbs as necessary. Will require standing, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, running, pushing and pulling. Assists in the preparation and serving of all meals by following prescribed recipes: weighs and measures ingredients to make sure that the required amounts of food are prepared. Serves portions of food that meet the nutritional requirements of the national School Food Service Program. After each meal, cleans assigned section in the food service area to meet guidelines and standards set by DHEC; specifically, machinery, serving equipment and utensils, pots and pan sink, dishes, dishwashing machine, floors, coolers, and freezers. Operates the following equipment; mixer, can opener, meat slicer, dishwashing machine, and ovens. Work in the presence and guide the work of Juveniles and or adult inmates. Will follow all policy and procedures that guides specific work and general state guidelines that are required of all state employees. Other duties as required by management.
State Requirement: There are no minimum training and experience requirements for this class.

Agency Requirement: A high school diploma and experience in quantity and quality cooking. Must complete agency's defensive driving course with a passing grade and must have the ability to travel for training. Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver's license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume maybe attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.