Cook

Description of Work

Start your journey towards success! The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for a Cook to work in the State Highway Patrol X6 Training Academy cafeteria located in Raleigh, NC.

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking meals. Work is performed in accordance with menus prepared and quantities provided by the dietary staff for each meal and requires skill in determining cooking times for various food items in order to complete all portions of the meal at the prescribed serving time. Work is reviewed by a supervisor to ensure that food is prepared safely according to schedule, and that food waste is minimal.Job responsibilities include:

Assisting in preparation of meals including starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation requirements.

Removing foods at correct times for service.

Obtaining necessary ingredients for meal preparation and following standardized recipes to assure quality, quantity and nutritional value of foods.

Making salads, desserts and rolls.

Checking production schedules and correctly determining variety and quantity of food.

Planning for food preparation on a daily basis to have meals ready at serving time using menu requirements and number of customers; developing and modifying recipes or procedures as needed.

Reading menu to correctly estimate food requirements and checks supplies to determine that sufficient quantities of food are available for meals, including pulling meats from freezers to thaw in time for food preparation.

Following standardized recipes to assure quality, quantity, and nutritional value of foods using institutional kitchen techniques.

Preparing meats and vegetables by starting the cooking process, seasoning, observing food while cooking, adjusting temperatures to control cooking times, and removing foods when done following institutional kitchen techniques.

Assisting in serving food, cleaning of cafeteria line & cleaning of the kitchen area.

Cleaning cafeteria line, dining room, kitchen and equipment to maintain sanitary environment and preventing food borne illnesses; following health codes and approved methods for institutional kitchens.

The work schedule is Monday -Thursday 10:00am - 6:30pm and Friday 5:00am- 1:30 pm. Some weekend and holiday work may be required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

About the NC State Highway Patrol:

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people in North Carolina. This mission will be accomplished, in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina, through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical, professional and legal standards.

About the NC State Highway Patrol Training Academy:

The State Highway Patrol Training Academy is responsible for conducting Basic Law Enforcement Training Schools, Fast Track Basic Schools, Basic Telecommunicators Schools, Mandated In-Service Training, Specialized Training Courses such as Motor Carrier Training, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driver’s Training, SMI Training, Mobile Field Force, Emergency Medical Training and training for civilian support personnel as well as First Line Supervisor Training. Additionally, the Training Academy arranges for and coordinates certain training and educational opportunities for members in out-of-state locations. A wide range of training programs is also offered to municipal, county, state and federal agencies both inside and outside North Carolina.

The Training Academy maintains the training records of the Patrol. Academy staff members attend seminars and training programs in order to stay abreast with the most modern and effective developments in law enforcement training. Training needs, analysis, research and course development are also essential elements of the training function.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with 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 (including accurate 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. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

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

Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Knowledge of safe food handling.

Experience using a variety of kitchen equipment (such as kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers, deep fryers).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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 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. Visit to learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an 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:

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:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

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

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