Food Service Assistant

Become a Key Part of Our Culinary Team at NCCAT!

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a friendly, fast-paced environment? The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of

Teaching (NCCAT) is a seeking reliable, hardworking Food Service Assistant to assist with food prep and Dishwashing. This position is

located at the NCCAT-Cullowhee campus. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence and play an essential role in

supporting educators across North Carolina.

What You'll Do

As a vital member of our Culinary Services team, your responsibilities will include:

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing fresh, delicious meals for NCCAT participants and guests.
• Dishwashing & Cleaning: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area, ensuring compliance with sanitation
  
  

standards.

• Dining Room Maintenance: Keep the dining area spotless and welcoming for our guests.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, with an exceptional team of culinary geniuses and

contribute to an organization making a difference in education.

Why Join NCCAT?

Someone should come to work for NCCAT because it offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to

supporting and inspiring educators-the backbone of our society. Here's why NCCAT stands out:

• Mission with Impact
  
  

NCCAT's mission to enhance the learning of children in North Carolina by empowering teachers makes every role, from the

classroom to the kitchen, meaningful. Employees play a direct part in supporting educators who shape future generations.

• Supportive Workplace Culture
  
  

NCCAT is more than a workplace-it's a community. The team values collaboration, innovation, and respect, creating an

environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work.

• Exceptional Benefits
  
  

State Employees At NCCAT Enjoy Unparalleled Benefits, Including

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and community service leave.
• Retirement benefits that ensure long-term financial security.
• Growth Opportunities
  
  

Whether you're looking to grow professionally or learn new skills, NCCAT supports its employees through training,

leadership opportunities, and a culture that fosters personal and professional development.

• Beautiful Locations
  
  

With campuses in Cullowhee and Ocracoke, working at NCCAT means being surrounded by the natural beauty of North

Carolina. From the mountains to the coast, employees enjoy scenic work environments that inspire creativity and balance.

• Make a Difference Every Day
  
  

No matter the position, every role at NCCAT contributes to the mission of uplifting teachers. Staff members know their work

helps educators recharge, refocus, and return to their classrooms better equipped to inspire students.

• A Team that Feels Like Family
  
  

At NCCAT, you'll be part of a welcoming, dedicated, and supportive team that celebrates success, values hard work, and

recognizes contributions.

Why Choose NCCAT?

Because working at NCCAT is more than a job-it's a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding

Career In a Caring And Supportive Environment.To Receive Credit For All Of Your Work History And Credentials, You Must List The Information On The Application Form. Any Information Listed Under The Text Resume Section Or On An Attachment Will Not Be Considered For Qualifying Credit. Qualified Candidates Must Document On The Application That They Possess All Of The Following

• Basic knowledge of preparation, cooking and baking procedures.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and small wares.
• Basic knowledge of serving line procedures, food serving procedures and food handling.
  
  

Management Preferences

• Ability of use of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain professional, cooperative working relationships with employees and/or clients.
• Ability to maintain high sanitation standards as outlined in the NC Food Code.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete department records as required.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 service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To
  
  

receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any

information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or

incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying

credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application

instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments

(except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from

Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.

Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug

screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of

Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click

"Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical

issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1- 855-524-5627.

NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions

on their application. For inquiries, please send questions to tricia.ashe@nccat.org.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NCCAT Human Resources.

Contact Information

Tricia Ashe, HR Technician

Phone:(828)293-5202

Email: tricia.ashe@nccat.org

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.

Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is

equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional

and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System. As of April

2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This

Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained

prior salary information in determining an applicant's salary.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms

and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves

of absence, compensation and training.

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