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Join our team as a Cook! We are seeking a skilled cook to prepare quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Salary Range: $31,200 - $41,356 Salary Grade NC01

This position is located at: 3118 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• General knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial or institutional kitchens.
• Ability to consistently uphold high standards of personal hygiene and ensure proper food sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Daily planning and preparation of meals based on number of customers including but not limited to starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation equipment.
• Following standardized recipes, reading menus, and obtain necessary ingredients for meal preparation to assure quality, quantity, and nutritional value of foods.
• Check supplies to determine that sufficient quantities of food are available and pulling meats from freezers to thaw in time for food preparation.
• Check production schedules and correctly determining variety and quantity of food.
• Assisting in preparation of meals including starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation requirements.
• Assisting in serving food, cleaning of cafeteria line & cleaning of the kitchen area.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and county health codes.
• Cleaning cafeteria line, dining room, kitchen and equipment to maintain sanitary environment and preventing food borne illnesses.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule: Monday – Friday: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm (Possible holidays and weekend work as needed).

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

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.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol's Cafeteria is to provide meals and services to Highway Patrol employees and allied agencies while attending training at the Highway Patrol Training Academy.