Cook - Neuro-Medical Center (4x10h)

State of North Carolina; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Cook (S) at the O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and portions. You will coordinate cooking times to ensure timely service and uphold food safety and sanitation standards across a skilled nursing facility.

Position reports to a supervisor; work hours are 7:00am - 6:00pm, four days per week (10 hours/day).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Basic knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices to maintain food safety.
• Knowledge of equipment including kettles, ovens, steamers, braising pans, mixer, processors, slicers and fryers.
• Ability to alter food texture and ensure sanitation per NC Food Code.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents following approved menus and portions.
• Coordinate cooking times so meal components are served on schedule.

Skills

Food prep methods

Food safety basics

Commercial equipment knowledge

Food texture modification

Sanitation standards

Tools

Kettles

Convection ovens

Convection steamers

Braising pans

Mixer

Food processors

Slicers

Deep fryers

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Cook (S) at the O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and portions. You will coordinate cooking times to ensure timely service and uphold food safety and sanitation standards across a skilled nursing facility.

Position reports to a supervisor; work hours are 7:00am - 6:00pm, four days per week (10 hours/day).