Food Service Assistant (Temporary - Pitt)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Food Service Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. 

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is located at 2577 W 5th Street, Greenville - Pitt County, with the Department of Health & Human Services.   

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. 

This is non-skilled work in the food service operations of a state institution. Employees assist higher level personnel in preparation of food. Employees are responsible for accurate portioning and serving of food as well as maintaining high sanitation standards in their assigned work areas. Employees may act as lead workers over subordinate food service personnel or patients in non-skilled activities involved in food service. Employees may function as assistants to higher level food service personnel in areas of cooking, baking, meat cutting or in clean-up operations. Work is reviewed by a higher level employee for adherence to sanitation standards and completion of assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares complete meals by cooking vegetables and meats in an institutional kitchen setting.
• Examines supplies to determine that quantities are sufficient to supply food needs and request additional to the Food Services Supervisor if the items are unavailable.

Management Preferences:

• Basic knowledge of preparation, cooking and baking procedures.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and small wares.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain professional, cooperative working relationships with employees and/or patients.
• Ability to maintain high sanitation standards as outlined in the NC Food Code.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete department records as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tracey Hinnant

Recruiter Email:

TRACEY.HINNANT@NC.GOV