Food Services Assistant I

Closing Date: 11/17/2026 - 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $39,099 Annually

Description of Work:

Are you a friendly outgoing person with a pleasant and positive attitude?  Do you enjoy working with people in a fast-paced food services environment?  If this is you, the NC General Assembly may be a great place for you to further your career.

The North Carolina General Assembly’s (NCGA) Food Services division is seeking experienced food service professional(s) to join their team as a Food Services Assistant I.  You will work closely with other Food Services staff to contribute to the overall operation of our Legislative Cafeteria and to Snack Bars, which are open Monday – Friday.    Individuals in these positions play an integral role to ensuring our elected officials, legislative staff, and General Assembly visitors have excellent dining experiences while eating or visiting one of our three fully operational legislative complex food locations. 

This vacancy announcement will be used to hire multiple professionals with duties and experience in the following areas:

Snack Bar

• Greeting guests in a friendly and polite manner

• Take food orders accurately

• Prepare and serve food to meet customer preferences

• Provides information about items on the menu. 

• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing. rotating and checking temperature of products 

• Always behave in a professional and ethical manner. 

• Fulfill all opening and closing procedures.

Cashier Register

• Operates cash register, receives payment from customer in cash or by CC, accurately counts and provides change to customers as required. 

• Responsible for opening and closing cash drawer and closeout; responsible for cashing patrons out, giving correct change, and accurately counting and recording drawer amounts at the beginning and end of each shift. 

Utilities

• Cleans and stocks snack bar. 

• Assists with the daily cleaning and washing of cooking utensils and equipment; cleans floors, trays, tables, countertops, and serving utensils.

• Operates dishwashing equipment or cleans serving and food preparation equipment by hand.

• Operates vacuum cleaners, mops, and other cleaning equipment and materials.

• Assists in carrying food items to dumpsters in accordance with NCGA standards.

The individual in the position(s) will support meal service while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and kitchen safety practices.  The position(s) involves several aspects of food service operations, including daily cleaning tasks, food preparation, and food service. Work is subject to supervision by the Food Services Manager and is reviewed regularly for successful completion of assignments in the Cafeteria and Snack Bars and other duties as assigned.

Normal scheduled hours are generally from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday – Friday or until closing of the Legislative Cafeteria and Snack Bars.  Occasionally, early or late shifts may be required to cover special events.

Compensation

This is a Full-Time Permanent position that offers:

• A set work schedule                  

• Health insurance

• Twelve paid holidays

• Vacation and Sick leave 

• Dental & vision coverage. 

• Other supplement benefits 

• Retirement benefits / 401k and 457 plans