Food Service Assistant - Ware Washer ~ Caswell Developmental Center
Nc· Government / Healthcare Services· May 22, 2026 · 5mo agoPosted 158 days ago
Lenoir County, NC
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Full-time
$31K–$49K
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Open since May 22, 2026 — 158 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
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— vimeo.com —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 & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at naces.org .
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 208-4293.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Lynn Cullipher
Email:
talentacquisition dhhs.nc.gov
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