Correctional Food Service Officer II - Nash Correctional

at  North Carolina Adult Correction

THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LISTED BELOW, ALONG WITH THE MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS, ARE REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. WE WILL NOT REVIEW RESUMES IN LIEU OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION LISTED ON THE APPLICATION.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
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Documented knowledge of large-scale food production, food service activities, or supervision of offenders.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications; Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Santino East at 919-582-6110.

This position reports to the Correctional Food Service Supervisor II and is evaluated daily for the quality of food service and sanitary conditions. Position responsibilities also include:

• Provide supervision and custody of offenders in their assigned food preparation and food service areas.
• Oversee offender workers engaged in a variety of activities in food production including cooking, baking and serving food to the offender population.
• Supervise and train offenders performing large-scale food production and food service operations in their assigned work areas.
• Serve food to the offender population while maintaining sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Maintain proper food storage and sanitation.
• Ensure that the offenders supervised are preparing food according to all quality and sanitary regulations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Input and comprehend computer data.
• Secure and maintain equipment; read, comprehend and calculate menus.
• Understand food nutritional values.
• Inventory and rotate stock.
• Complete CPR, Firearms, Unarmed Self-Defense training.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.