Food Service Assistant - Norfolk Regional Center

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? The Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, is hiring for Food Service Assistants at the Norfolk Regional Center. Come join our team and be a part of a Facility that helps someone rebuild their life one step at a time!

Permanent full-time and part-time as well as Temporary full-time, part-time and on-call positions available. 

Schedule and Days off will vary and include weekends. 
 

Responsibilities for this position includes setting up salads and desserts for supper and serving the supper meal to patients and staff. Complete general ware washing with clean up and sanitation of the cafeteria and food service area. Operate cash register, make change accurately and fill out simple reports. 

REQUIREMENTS: Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, food service or working in a kitchen.

PREFERRED: High school graduate. Some computer knowledge. 

Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and patients. Ability to follow verbal and written instruction in the English language. Ability to work in a fast paced, time limited, high security environment. Ability to make simple cash transactions and count change accurately. Ability to read and interpret menus. Basic knowledge of operation of a commercial dish machine, steam tables, commercial toaster and cash register. Physical abilities include working in a standing and/or walking position for a prolonged period of time with lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment, up to 35 lbs. Occasional stooping, twisting and/or bending is unavoidable.