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North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Cook- Wake JDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Cook - Wake JDC North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services.

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Cook (S)

Position Number

65004571

Grade

NC01

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court‑involved youth. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth 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.

Job Duties

Assist the Food Service Supervisor and provide support for the facility’s Child Nutrition Program.

Ensure compliance with the Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.

Provide nutritionally adequate meals that meet federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.

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

Requisition food and supplies as needed.

Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and food sanitation.

Interpret and follow standard recipes, prescribed menus, and oral/written instructions.

Check the cost and quality of items received and ensure proper storage.

Comply with Department policies and procedures.

Assume responsibilities 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Knowledge of preparing different types of foods in large quantities.

Knowledge of the temperatures of various foods.

General knowledge of the Federal Child Nutrition Program.

ServSafe Certification (preferred).

Work Schedule

Monday–Sunday. Shifts vary; candidates must be able to work on‑call hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Benefits

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week). Supplemental benefits, as well as additional employment information, are provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The department adheres to all federal, state, and executive order requirements and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

NC01 Salary Range: $31,200–$46,991.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Kassia White

Email: KASSIA.WHITE@NCDPS.GOV

Job Attributes

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Public Safety

For additional information or to apply, please visit the Department of Public Safety careers page.

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