Correctional Food Service Officer I

Description of Work This Position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY AND ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED. Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Section of Prisons Administration. The Department of Public Safety is the largest state agency with 26,000 employees. Our Agency is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the Correctional Food Service Officer Iopportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. This position will be assigned to the 4 (four) test kitchens located in Wake County. This position requires direct custody of six to nine offenders away from their assigned prison. This position requires supervisory skills and ability to teach food service management skills, sanitation, safety and train offenders in the Food Service & Nutrition Assistant Apprenticeship Program. This position requires the ability to operate with minimum supervision. This position requires effective communication; oral and written skills, knowledge of accounting, offender training evaluation, efficient computer skills, operational knowledge of commercial food-service equipment. Ensure correct methods of cooking and baking are used in the preparation of all foods. Will provide instruction to offenders in the policies and procedures governing food service which includes preparation, service, receiving, storage, and sanitation. Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is NC05. 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/decrease MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of operating a POS register and reporting daily financial activities.
• Knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities.
• Five (5) years of commercial and/or institutional food service experience to include three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Supplemental and Contact Information The NC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Online applications are only accepted through http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOTaccepted as a substitution for a completed application. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the applications form. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process. If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/officer-certification-programs/correctional-and-probation-parole-officer-certification/ for specific certification requirements. The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to http://www.ncdps.gov/document/prea-hiring-and-promotion-prohibitions for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety. 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 and click "Application Status." If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQs information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627 If there are any specific questions to this posting, you may contact S. Sugg Employment Specialist (919) 733-7126
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety practices.
• Commercial catering experience is preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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;
• Possess a valid US issued drivers license. Management Preferences: