Cook

About the role

Caswell Developmental Center is seeking a knowledgeable cook to prepare meals for our residents. Work is performed in accordance with menus prepared and quantities provided by dietary management and supervisors for each meal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with menus prepared and quantities provided by dietary management and supervisors for each meal.
• Determine cooking times for various food items to complete all portions of the meal at the prescribed serving time.
• Ensure food is prepared safely according to schedule.
• Maintain minimal food waste.

Requirements

• One year of experience in food preparation in a large or institutional kitchen; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Considerable knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial or institutional kitchens.
• 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.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and follow standard recipes and therapeutic modifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Considerable knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial or institutional kitchens.
• 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.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and follow standard recipes and therapeutic modifications.

Benefits

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Work Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (every other weekend off)