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Cook (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

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Experience in institutional food services. The ability to read and write and the ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.

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Dept of Health and Human Services

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Cook (S)

60048426

NC01

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.


This position works in the Main Kitchen alongside other Cook’s, Food Service Assistants, and/or departmental supervisors to prepare a variety of foods and modified foods with various cooking methods and equipment which includes steaming, baking, boiling, frying, broiling, grilling, an Institutional Robot Coupe, and meat grinder to meet the production schedule. Position will maintain food/supply inventory daily. Position will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workstation and equipment used. Be flexible enough to work in other departmental areas as needed.

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00 

 

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

 

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Experience in institutional food services.
  • The ability to read and write and the ability to learn food preparation and cleaning procedures.
  • The ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and residents.
  • The ability to learn, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements

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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.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

The 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.

Meganna Gentle Benner

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Burke County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
September 21, 2026
First seen
October 2, 2026
Last seen
October 2, 2026

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Cook (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)