Cook- Perquimans JDC

Overview

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.

Agency Safety
Division  Dept of Public Safety
Job Classification Title Cook (S)
Position Number
Grade 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 ensuring proper storage.
• Complying with policies and procedures of the Department.
• Assuming responsibilities as designated by the Youth Development Center, such as 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

Management preferences:
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).

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program:
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Transcripts:
Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://.

Military

Experience:

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: a current NC National Guard member must attach an NGB 23A. A former NC National Guard member who served at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The department must adhere to PREA requirements; selected applicants will undergo PREA background checks.

Prior convictions may prohibit employment for PREA or other background checks.

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