Cook II - Military Veterans

Description of Work

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits .

This position will assist with maintaining high standards of control for quality food production and service for approximately 150 Cadets; Provide nutritionally adequate meals meeting Federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns; Follow operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and service; Assist with food and supplies requisition as needed, check the cost and quality of items received, and insures proper storage; Follow Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy procedures for inventorying food, supplies and equipment. Maintain an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the facility's Cadets through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards; Follow Federal and State safety and sanitation procedures; Maintain a safe facility for performance of work; Assist supervisor with maintaining integrity and accountability of the facility Child Nutrition Program through compliance with all federal and state regulations and Department Child Nutrition policies; Assist with maintaining required records (production records), reports and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations. Properly uses and cares for all equipment; Perform all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner; Communicate positively with facility staff, Cadets as well as food service staff. Complies with policies and procedures of the Department; Assumes responsibilities as designated by the Food Service Supervisor I.

Note to Current State Employees:
The Salary Grade for this position is NC01. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase or decrease MAY result.

About The Department of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

A bout The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy:
The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18. Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment. The intent is to give them the skills and attitude to become productive citizens in their communities. The Academies are located in two different locations: Salemburg and New London, North Carolina. It is a 17-month program divided into two distinct phases: a five-month in-residence phase at the academies, and a twelve-month post-residential phase immediately following graduation for the in-residence phase. TCA seeks to improve the life and future employment potential of its cadets by concentrating on eight core components which are: Life Coping Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health and Hygiene, Physical Fitness, and Leadership/Followership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

These Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience preparing meats, vegetables, and foods in quantity lots.
• Experience using and adapting with various pieces of equipment including food processors and ovens.
• Experience inspecting incoming fresh vegetable, fruits, and meats to determine that they meet purchase order specifications.
• Experience maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.
• Experience interpreting and following standardized recipes, while adhering to planned menus as well as specific oral and written instructions.
• Experience with cooking times and temperatures of various foods and methods of preserving their flavor, food value and safety.
• Experience planning food for a large number of persons and to requisition needed food and supply items.
• General knowledge of federal and state laws and policies relating to the Federal School Nutrition Program

Management Preference:
Prefer previous dining facility/cafeteria experience. Required to complete the following training provided by TCA: Staff Acclimation Course, Foundations Course, Gang Awareness/Conflict Resolution, Non-Violent Cis Intervention Training and Hands Off Trainining; First Aid/CPR (recertify every two years); Attend Food Safety training class as required.

"Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment."
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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
• 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." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , 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 the FBI'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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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