Summary
 

We are currently hiring for an Food Services Specialist II to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as Food Services Specialist II, you will prepare and cook food service in a healthy, sanitary and cost-effective method. You will also lend assistance and direction to other staff members for food production and inventory.

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we have been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are committed to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Description
 

Logistics

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 6:00-2:30 and will be onsite at the I-20 @ Alpine Road Columbia, SC 29223 location.

What You Will Do:

• Prepares and cooks food items at appropriate times. Uses approved procedures as stated in recipes or as communicated by manager. Relates food quality issues to manager.
• Prepares and cooks items for catering including coordination with other food staff members.
• Assists with inventory rotation and ordering as needed. Ensures all working areas in kitchen maintain grade-a sanitation rating.
• Assists in the training of co-workers in approved sanitation methods and cost effective production.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: 2 Years Food production experience.
• Skills and Abilities: Cleans area, Operating kitchen equipment, Preparing food, Reporting issues, Serves food, and Restocking inventories

What We Prefer:

• Catering experience.

What We Can Do for You:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
• Nine paid holidays.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service recognition.
• Incentive Plan.
• Merit Plan.
• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with a recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.