What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Central Regional Hospital position at State of North Carolina?
Central Regional Hospital
Central Regional Hospital, in Butner, NC is currently recruiting for a Cook. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook, balanced, attractive meals and nutritional guidance to meet the needs of the patients of Central Regional Hospital. Assigned duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare food items for breakfast, noon and evening mealtimes, in quantity batches.
- Ensure safety of foods served.
- Cleaning and sanitizing production area.
- Maintain high knowledge of modified diets, posted menus, diet consistencies and portion control; this includes innumerable combinations of diets that are not printed on any menu guides.
- May interpret diet orders, translate it into modified diet menus, and portions.
This is full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. The normal work hours for this position are 4:00am - 12:30pm, including alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $28,194 - $49,390.About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation and Benefits: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for State Benefits.
- Ability to speak, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
- Knowledge of acceptable food handling, food service, safety, and sanitation standards and practices.
- Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview process; but include ability to perform moderate physical labor; ability to work in a repetitive motion, walking long distances, occasional lifting of objects 10 to 35 pounds, standing 1 1/2 hours in the same place, bending and stooping.
- Knowledge of the uses and adaptability of the various pieces of equipment including kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers and deep fryers.
Management prefers candidates with the following:
- ServSafe Certified
- High School or GED equivalent
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Educationand/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 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. 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.
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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 919-764-7200.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
Salary : $26,069 - $45,622
