Cook- Dillon JDC

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The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

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Dept of Public Safety

Cook (S)

NC01

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court‑involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team‑oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you.

This position will assist the Food Service Supervisor, provide support of the facility’s Child Nutrition Program, and will ensure compliance with the Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.

• Providing nutritionally adequate meals meeting the federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.
• Maintaining required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Requisition ing food and supplies as needed.
• Maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.
• Interpreting and following standard recipes and prescribed menus as well as specific oral and written instructions.
• Checking the cost and quality of items received and insure proper storage.
• Complying with policies and procedures of the Department.
• Assuming any responsibilities as designated by the Youth Development Center Food Service Supervisor II, facility business officer, facility director, the Child Nutrition Program Administrator and Child Nutrition Program Administrative Officer.

NC01 Salary Range: $31,200-$46,991

DPS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all‑inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary.

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Knowledge of the methods of preparing different types of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of the temperatures of various foods
• General knowledge of the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
• Serv Safe Certification

Work hours for this position are Monday‑Sunday. The shifts vary for this position. Candidates must be able to work on‑call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays,…