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Food Service Assistant - Ware Washer ~ Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026
💰 $48,810/yr($31,200/yr$48,810/yr)

About the role

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Food Service Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Food Service Assistant will serve primarily as a Ware Washer in the main kitchen, ensuring that all cooking and dining items are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to maintain food safety. Responsibilities include general cleaning duties and supporting food service operations, such as serving meals on a tray line. The role requires adherence to established sanitation and food handling procedures. The Food Service Assistant - Ware Washer must also meet productivity standards while completing tasks efficiently. In some cases, this position may serve as a Lead Worker, overseeing other staff involved in basic food service activities.

The working hours for the Food Service Assistant - Ware Washer will be 10:00am-7:00pm with rotating weekends off.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200.00 – $48,810.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Ability to learn cleaning and food service procedures;

  • Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods of time;

  • Ability to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and food sanitation;

  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships;

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions as well as the ability to keep routine records.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm (every other weekend off)

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.  Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates &

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