Food Service Assistant

Salary: $31,200.00 - $45,622.00 Annually
Location : Buncombe County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-07778 BMNTC
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Opening Date: 06/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Class Title: Food Service Assistant
Position Number:
Salary Grade: NC01

Description of Work
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $31,200.00 - $46,991.00.

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for Food Service Assistants.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please keep this in mind when completing your application. When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the "Knowledge, Skills & Abilities" and the "Minimum Education & Experience Requirements." Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.

This posting is for multiple vacancies. The advertised position number may be for recruiting purposes only.
This position is designated "mandatory" and must report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.

Food Service Assistants are responsible for:
•  Preparing salads, beverages and special items for meals.
•  Setting up service stations with items and supplies needed for meal service so that service begins on time.
•  Serving food onto plates for resident trays using portion control utensils and according to the menu.
•  Delivering resident trays to unit dining rooms following designated schedule.
•  Washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans.
•  Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work area and performing other cleaning tasks as assigned. Flexibility is required for training/education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.
ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER:
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:
•  Ability to maintain high standards of workplace sanitation
•  Ability to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness
•  Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor
•  Ability to stand in one place for long periods of time To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

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KSA Terms

Basic Knowledge - implies familiarity with the basic principles and terminology of a field to work effectively in a limited range of work situations.

Intermediate Knowledge - implies sufficient knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work effectively within a normal range of standard work situations with only general supervision.

Thorough Knowledge - The advanced comprehensive knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work independently without direct supervision and to assume responsibility for the solution of unusual as well as commonplace work problems, advise on technical questions, and plan methods for difficult work situations. This degree of knowledge means that the work calls for a complete mastery and understanding of the occupational field.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:

Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

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.

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Supplemental and Contact Information
North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at .

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Your application should reflect ALL education (including high school) and ALL work experience. When we screen applications to determine whether you are qualified for the position, we use the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and the Minimum Education & Experience Requirements. Please address these requirements, in as much detail as possible, on your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.
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