Cook 1

NC State Highway Patrol; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Highway Patrol seeks a skilled Cook to join the cafeteria team at their Raleigh facility. The Cook will prepare quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen environment, following standardized recipes and safety protocols.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, with holidays possible. Candidates should have experience cooking in large quantities and maintain high personal hygiene and sanitation standards in line with food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• General knowledge of uses and adaptability of various cooking equipment in commercial/institutional kitchens.
• Ability to uphold high standards of personal hygiene and ensure proper food sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Daily planning and preparation of meals based on number of customers including starting the cooking process and observing food while cooking.
• Following standardized recipes, reading menus, and obtaining necessary ingredients for meal preparation to assure quality and nutritional value.
• Check supplies and pull meats from freezers to thaw in time for preparation.
• Check production schedules and determine variety and quantity of food.
• Assist in preparation of meals and sanitation requirements.
• Assist in serving food and cleaning of kitchen areas.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and county health codes.

Skills

Experience preparing and cooking food

Large-quantity cooking

Hygiene and sanitation

Job description

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Cook (S) Position Number 60084621 Grade NC01

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

Join our team as a Cook! We are seeking a skilled cook to prepare quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities. General knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial or institutional kitchens. Ability to consistently uphold high standards of personal hygiene and ensure proper food sanitation practices. Ability to perform simple mathematical computations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Salary

Salary Range:$ 31,200 - $41,356 Salary Grade NC01

Location

This position is located at: 3118 Garner Road Raleigh, NC 27610

Key Responsibilities

• Daily planning and preparation of meals based on number of customers including but not limited to starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation equipment.
• Following standardized recipes, reading menus, and obtain necessary ingredients for meal preparation to assure quality, quantity, and nutritional value of foods.
• Check supplies to determine that sufficient quantities of food are available and pulling meats from freezers to thaw in time for food preparation.
• Check production schedules and correctly determining variety and quantity of food.
• Assisting in preparation of meals including starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation requirements.
• Assisting in serving food, cleaning of cafeteria line & cleaning of the kitchen area.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and county health codes.
• Cleaning cafeteria line, dining room, kitchen and equipment to maintain sanitary environment and preventing food borne illnesses.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday – Friday: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm (Possible holidays and weekend work as needed).

Background and Eligibility

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation Drug Screening Test Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement. The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s Cafeteria is to provide meals and services to Highway Patrol employees an allied agencies while attending training at the Highway Patrol Training Academy.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Angela Anita Avant-Jones Recruiter Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.