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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 theState 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 fulltime 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 InService Training Specialized Training Courses such as Motor Carrier Training Firearms Defensive Tactics Drivers 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 outofstate 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 MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience(E&E)are REQUIRED toqualify for this position.All work history and education(includingaccuratedates 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.Acompleteallinclusiveapplicationmaximizesan applicantspotential toqualify for theposition as well as thehighestpossiblesalary.Salarywill be based on relevant qualifications internal equityand budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumesmaybe attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants mustdemonstrateALL ofthe followingKSAs:
- Experiencepreparing and cooking food in large quantities.
- Knowledge of safe food handling.
- Experience using a variety ofkitchen equipment (such as kettlesconvection 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 EITHERyearsof education OR years ofdirectly relatedexperience OR a combination of both. See 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 ofcomplying withall 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 forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visitto learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts toassistin 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 serviceby 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: seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Dutythat includes Character of Discharge Member 4 or Service 2 form)to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
Acurrent member of the NorthCarolinaNational Guard in good standingmust attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A formermember of the North CarolinaNational Guard who served for at least 6 years and weredischarged 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
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application.Please log in to yourGovernment Jobsaccount and click Application Status.If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted bythe hiringmanager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Shane Searles at .
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Employment Type
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