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Food Service Specialist II- Dietary Aide: OIDD- Pee Dee

State of South Carolina
Florence County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
💰 $36,300/yr($29,000/yr$36,300/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 191647

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Pee Dee Regional Center

Job classification: Food Service Specialist II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Sanitation

Summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Food Service Specialist 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.


Under general supervision, this position:

  • Performs food preparation and prepares meals following recipes and menus in accordance to to BHDD policies and procedures as well as DPH standards and regulations.

  • Prepares food according to cycled menu and production charts.
  • Prepares all food items for next meal or next day’s service.
  • Plan cooking schedule to ensure that all meals are ready for loading and transporting at designated times. Monitor loading of cam-carriers.
  • Utilize leftovers wisely. Leftovers can be prepared or cooked food.
  • Cleans and sanitize work areas, all food contact areas, and all utensils.
  • Meal Monitoring on the Aides, while checking for dislikes updates.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

The position for this posting is located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Examples of duties

A high school diploma and experience in cooking.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution and serving of food products. Knowledge of dietetic principles involved in planning and reviewing menus for nutritional adequacy, dietary balance and attractiveness of prepared food products. Knowledge of the methods, materials and appliances used in a bakery. Ability to teach food preparation and cooking. Ability to maintain food service records and prepare written reports.

Supplemental information

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.  
 
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
 
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
 
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program.  You may contact Human Resource for further information.
 

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