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Cook

Position Number
65009156
Opening Date
Closing Date

Salary

$26,851.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location 

Hyde County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05020

Department

Dept of Public Instruction

Opening Date

04/16/2025

Closing Date

5/16/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Cook

Position Number

65009156

Salary Grade

NC01

JOB CLASS TITLE:   Cook                                                                                  POSITION NUMBER: 65009156
WORK LOCATION:   Ocracoke Island, NC                                                       SALARY GRADE:  NC01
 
RECRUITMENT RANGE    $40,000.00
 

Do you love crafting delicious meals that bring people together? Are you a pro at keeping things clean, fresh, and flavorful? We’re looking for a creative and passionate Cook to join our kitchen crew at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in beautiful Ocracoke, NC!

We are looking for someone who ...

  • Loves working with food and know your way around a commercial kitchen.
  • Believes meals should be beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned, and served with a smile.
  • A team player, but also confident running the show when needed.
  • Cleanliness and organization are part of your culinary DNA.
  • Loves to plan, keep track of inventory, and make smart purchasing decisions.
  • Thrives in a dynamic setting where schedules vary and every day brings a new delicious challenge

**IMPORTANTNOTICES**

For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.

As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

We need someone who is…

  • A Food Prep Master: Experience cooking for large groups and understanding raw food portioning.
  • Sanitation Savvy: Familiar with NC food safety codes and ServSafe standards (certification required within 6 months).
  • An Equipment Pro: Skilled with commercial kitchen tools like kettles, steamers, slicers, fryers, and mixers.
  • A Recipe Follower + Flavor Innovator: Able to read and follow recipes while bringing your own flair to the plate.
  • A Great Communicator: Able to take instructions and give them when it’s your turn to lead.

Note: To receive credit for 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 application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requirements:

  • ServSafe Certification required within the first six months of employment.
  • Valid NC Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Tricia Ashe
HR Consultant
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching 
828.293.5202
[email protected]

 

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