Food Service Specialist III - CEDC
State of South Carolina
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Food Service Specialist II / Trayline (Inpatient Services)
State of South Carolina
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$29,000 - $43,500
per year
Type
Closes
February 23, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to prepare, assemble, and serve meals in a mental health inpatient facility, ensuring everything follows safety and health rules while providing good service to patients.
It's a hands-on role in a kitchen setting where you'll supervise daily operations like heating food, cleaning equipment, and keeping records.
A good fit would be someone reliable and physically fit who enjoys teamwork and helping people in a caring environment, even without prior experience.
Key Requirements
- Ability to lead and supervise staff in food preparation and service tasks
- Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and compliance with health guidelines
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
- Capability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, and climb stairs as needed
- Tolerance for working in extreme temperatures from 20°F to 400°F
- Commitment to patient privacy, customer service, and positive interactions
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish (or another language) preferred
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? 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 (Trayline) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.
If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health– Inpatient Services, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Food Service Specialist II (Trayline), working under the Trayline Supervisor and/or Area Supervisors, you will lead assigned staff in operation of food assembly in compliance with department, local, state, and federal guidelines.
Responsibilities for the Food Service Specialist II (Trayline):
- Lead other staff in and prepare, portion, assemble, and serve meals per menu specification.
- Lead other staff in and operates all food re-thermalization and refrigeration equipment to serve clients hot and cold meal requirements.
- Lead other staff in and operate refrigeration, heating, and ware washing equipment to maintain safe temperature requirements. Keeps daily records of temperature charts.
- Lead other staff in and organize the serving and maintenance of food operation and equipment.
- Lead other staff in and performs all ware washing, sanitation, and cleaning techniques to meet department standards.
- Lead other staff in and verify food service accuracy and follow all prescribed procedures and instructions.
- Provides required services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate good customer service.
- Adhere to patients' privacy and "Bill of Rights" standards requirements while performing duties.
Requirements
- There are no minimum training and experience requirements for this class.
- Physical ability to manually lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, climb stairs
or stand for extended periods of time. - May encounter temperatures ranging from 20 degrees F to 400 degrees F around equipment
Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Information
THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL POSITION DURING AN EMERGENCY.The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 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 *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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