Cook- Edgecombe YDC

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a passionate Food Service Assistant to support the Child Nutrition Program at Edgecombe YDC. This full-time role entails preparing nutritionally adequate meals, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge in food service preparation and safety to contribute positively towards the well-being of court-involved youth.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods of preparing meats, vegetables, and/or other foods in group quantities.
• Experience using various food service equipment including food processors and ovens.
• Knowledge of cooking times and methods to preserve flavor and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Service Supervisors and ensure compliance with Child Nutrition Program.
• Maintain records and inventories according to regulations.
• Provide nutritionally adequate meals following guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation methods

Experience with food service equipment

Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures

Experience planning food for large groups

Education

Education in food preparation or related field

Job description

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.

We areWorking Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

This position is located at Edgecombe YDC, located in Edgecombe County.

This is a repost. Previous Applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position will assist the Food Service Supervisors, provide support of the facility’s Child Nutrition Program, and will ensure compliance with the Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.

• Providing nutritionally adequate meals meeting the federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.

• Maintaining required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Requisitioning food and supplies as needed.

• Maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.

• Interpreting and following standard recipes and prescribed menus as well as specific oral and written instructions.

• Checking the cost and quality of items received and insure proper storage.

• Complying with policies and procedures of the Department.

• Assuming any responsibilities as designated by the Youth Development Center Food Service Supervisor II, facility business officer, facility director, the Child Nutrition Program Administrator and Child Nutrition Program Administrative Officer.

Work Schedule:
6 AM-6 PM and includes alternating weekends and some holidays

Benefits:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

About Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (includingaccurate dates of employment/attendance)must be documented on the application.Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salarywill be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are nota substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of the methods of preparing meats, vegetables, and/or other foods in group quantities.

• Experience using various food service equipment including food processors and/or ovens etc.

• Knowledge of the cooking times and temperatures of various foods and/or methods of preserving their flavor, food value, and/or safety.

• Experience planning food for a large number of persons and/or requisitioning needed food items.

Management Preferences:These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Applicant with general knowledge of federal and state laws and policies relating to the Federal child Nutrition Program.
• Certification in Serv Safe.

• Experience inspecting incoming fresh vegetables, fruits, and/or meats to determine that they meet purchase order specifications.

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor 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.

“Click here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.”

Necessary Special Qualification:

Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.

Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. In addition, the selected candidate must:

·Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).

·Pass a Criminal Background check

·Pass a Drug Screening test

·Pass a Psychological test

·Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test

·Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)

·Be a US citizen

·Be at least 20 years of age

·Have a valid driver's license

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. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visitwww.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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."PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, 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 theFBI’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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