Cook- Perquimans JDC

About Us

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 with more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Safety

Dept of Public Safety

Cook (S)

NC01

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court‑involved youth. 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.

• Assist the Food Service Supervisor and provide support of the facility’s Child Nutrition Program.
• Ensure compliance with Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.
• Provide nutritionally adequate meals meeting the federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.
• Maintain required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Requisition food and supplies as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.
• Interpret and follow standard recipes and prescribed menus, as well as specific oral and written instructions.
• Check the cost and quality of items received and ensure proper storage.
• Comply with policies and procedures of the Department.
• Assume any responsibilities 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.

• 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 are Monday–Sunday. Shifts vary. 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).

Education and/or experience in food preparation that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade, equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial and/or institutional setting.

The 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.