Cook ~ Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a dietary setting. The role requires coordinating multiple components, adhering to menus, and ensuring food safety while minimizing waste. Hours are 8:45 a.m.

to 5:45 p.m. with every other weekend off. Candidates should have at least a year of related food prep experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in food preparation equivalent to one year in commercial/institutional setting.
• Knowledge of NC Food Code sanitation standards and high hygiene.
• Ability to adjust food texture to soft, minced, moist, or pureed forms.
• Ability to interpret standard recipes and therapeutic modifications.
• Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals per approved menus and portion sizes.
• Coordinate cooking times for multiple items to finish on schedule.
• Adhere to food safety standards and minimize waste.
• Work hours 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. with every other weekend off.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Meal timing

Recipe following

Communication with dietary mgmt

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kettles

Convection ovens

Convection steamers

Braising pans

Mixers

Food processors

Deep fryers

Job description

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Cook (S)

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Caswell Developmental Center is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Cook to prepare nutritious meals for our residents. This position involves preparing food in accordance with approved menus and portion quantities established by dietary management and supervisors.

The Cook must demonstrate proficiency in coordinating cooking times for multiple food items to ensure all meal components are completed and served on schedule. Work is routinely reviewed by a supervisor to ensure compliance with food safety standards, adherence to meal schedules, and effective minimization of food waste.

The working hours for the Cook position within the Dietary department are from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200.00 – $48,810.00

• Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots utilizing various pieces of equipment such as kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixers, food processors, and deep fryers.

• Basic knowledge of the standard tools, methods, and practices utilized to maintain food safety. Basic knowledge and ability to maintain high standards of sanitation as outlined in the NC Food Code.

• Ability to properly alter food consistency to soft & bite sized, minced & moist, and pureed.

• Ability to interpret and follow standard recipes and therapeutic modifications.

• Management Preference: High school diploma or GED.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Department: Dietary

Work Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (every other weekend off)

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated 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 [phone].