Cook - Central Regional Hospital

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

Job summary

North Carolina State Government's Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC is seeking a Cook to prepare breakfast, noon and evening meals and to maintain a clean, sanitized production area. This full-time position supports patient diets and quality nutrition in a hospital setting.

Shift 1 is 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled; the role is designated mandatory and requires flexibility for hospital needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, noon meal, and evening meal items; clean and sanitize the production area.
• Ensure nutritional quality and acceptance of patient diets.

Job description

About Us

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.

Job Classification Title

Cook (S)

Grade

NC01

Description of Work

This position is primarily responsible for preparing assigned products to include breakfast items, noon meal items, and evening meal items, and for cleaning and sanitizing the production area. Items created in this area can significantly affect the nutritional quality and acceptance level of patient diets.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

• 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

This is full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.

Work Schedule

1st Shift: 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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.

About Central Regional Hospital

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS 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.

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.

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.

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.