What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at State of North Carolina?
As of January 1st, 2025, the new salary range will be $32100-$46991. This position is a repost.
Start your journey towards success! We are currently accepting applications for a Cook at NC National Guard of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Tarheel Challenge Academy.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
This Cook position will assist with maintaining high standards of control for quality food production and service for approximately 150 Cadets, as well as preparing meals that align with Federal Child Nutrition Program guidelines.
Job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing nutritionally adequate meals meeting Federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns
- Following operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and service
- Assisting with food and supplies requisition as needed
- Checking the cost and quality of items received
- Issuing proper storage for items
- Following Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy procedures for inventorying food, supplies, and equipment
- Maintaining an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the facility's Cadets through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards
- Following federal and state safety and sanitation procedures
- Assisting supervisor with maintaining integrity and accountability of the facility Child Nutrition Program through compliance with all federal and state regulations and Department Child Nutrition policies
- Assisting with maintaining required records (production records)
- Reporting inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Using and caring for all equipment properly
- Communicating positively with facility staff, Cadets, and food service staff
- Assuming responsibilities as designated by the Food Service Supervisor I
This position requires the ability to:
- Inspect incoming fresh vegetables, fruit, and meats to determine that they meet purchase order specifications
- Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation
- Interpret and follow standardized recipes while adhering to planned menus
- Adhere to oral and written instructions
- Plan food for a large number of persons
- Requisition needed food and supply items
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC01. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
About the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy:
The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18. Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment. The intent is to give them the skills and attitude to become productive citizens in their communities. The Academies are located in two different locations: Salemburg and New London, North Carolina. It is a 17-month program divided into two distinct phases: a five-month in-residence phase at the academies, and a twelve-month post-residential phase immediately following graduation for the in-residence phase. TCA seeks to improve the life and future employment potential of its cadets by concentrating on eight core components which are: Life Coping Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health and Hygiene, Physical Fitness, and Leadership/Followership.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Experience with dispensing and serving food in small and large quantities.
- Experience using various pieces of equipment, including food processors and ovens.
- Experience with safe food handling.
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 details.
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.
PLEASE NOTE:
The selected will be required to complete the following:
- Training provided by TCA: Staff Acclimation Course, Foundations Course, Gang Awareness / Conflict Resolution. Non-Violent Cis Intervention Training and Hands-Off Training
- First Aid / CPR certification (re-certification required every 2 years)
- Attend Food Safety training classes as required.
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 reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
- The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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Salary : $32,100 - $45,622
