Cook-Temp to Perm

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Office of State Human Resources' website.
Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. This is skilled work in preparing and cooking a major portion or all of a meal in a facility. 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.
Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots. Basic knowledge of the amounts of raw food needed to supply the number of persons to be served. Basic knowledge of the standard tools, methods, and practices utilized to maintain food safety. Basic knowledge and ability to maintain high standards of sanitation as outlined in the NC Food Code. Considerable knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of the various pieces of equipment including kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers and deep fryers. Ability to properly alter food consistency such as chopped, ground and pureed. Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC), located in Wilson, NC, is a state-operated certified Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). With a staff of about 520, LNMTC provides support to approximately 200 residents with complex medical needs and/or co-existing neuro-cognitive disorders.
Basic knowledge of preparation, cooking and baking procedures. Basic knowledge of appropriate methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and small wares. Ability to maintain high sanitation standards as outlined in the NC Food Code. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at
Veteran's and National Guard Preference:
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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application.
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. 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 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.