Cook (Lenoir County)(Temporary)

Job Description

Agency
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Job Classification Title
Cook (S)
Position Number
Grade
NC01
About Us
To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit
www.shpnc.org
.
Visit
www.nctemporarysolutions.com
for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Kinston - Lenoir
County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay:
$15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Public Safety. This position is located at 3055 Dobbs
Farm Rd., Kinston, NC 28504.
This position will assist the Food service Supervisor to provide support of the facility's Child Nutrition Program and will
ensure

compliance

with

the

Departments'

Federal

Child

Nutrition

Program

regulations

by:
Providing

nutritionally

adequate

meals

meeting

the

Federal

Child

Nutrition

Program

partners.
Maintaining required records, report, and inventories in compliance with federal and state
regulation.
Requisition food and supplies as
needed.
Checking the cost and quality of items received and insure proper
storage.
Complying

with

policies

and

procedures

of

the

Department'

Assuming

any

responsibilities

as

designated

by

the

Detention

Center

Cook

II

Supervisor

and/or

Youth

Development
Center

Food

Service

Supervisor

IV

and/or

immediate

supervisor,

facility

Director,

the

Child

Nutrition

Program Administrator and Child Nutrition Program Administrative Officer.
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of the methods of preparing meats, vegetables, and/or other foods in group quantities. Experience using various food service equipment including food processors and/or ovens.
Experience

inspecting

incoming

fresh

vegetables,

fruits,

and/or

meats

to

determine

that

they

meet

purchase

order
specifications.
Knowledge

of

the

cooking

times

and

temperatures

of

various

foods

and/or

methods

of

preserving

their

flavor,

food
value, and/or safety.
Experience planning food for a large number of persons and/or requisitioning needed food items.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.
EEO Statement
T
he 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:
Janice Kearney
Recruiter Email:
JANICE.KEARNEY@NC.GOV