We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

This position is located at Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord (Cabarrus County), NC.

This position will assist the Food Service Supervisor, provide support of the facility’s Child Nutrition Program, and will ensure compliance with the Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.

• Providing nutritionally adequate meals meeting the federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.
• Maintaining required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Requisitioning food and supplies as needed.
• Maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.
• Interpreting and following standard recipes and prescribed menus as well as specific oral and written instructions.
• Checking the cost and quality of items received and ensuring proper storage.
• Complying with policies and procedures of the Department.
• Assuming any responsibilities as designated by the Youth Development Center Food Service Supervisor II, facility business officer, facility director, the Child Nutrition Program Administrator, and Child Nutrition Program Administrative Officer.

Work Schedule:

Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday; however, candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

About Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

Necessary Special Qualification:

Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program, which requires four weeks to complete and includes classroom and physically demanding training.

The selected candidate must:

• Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e., a diploma).
• Pass a Criminal Background check.
• Pass a Drug Screening test.
• Pass a Psychological test.
• Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test.
• Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing).
• Be a US citizen.
• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license.

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• State Benefits including paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits.
• Health insurance.

• Knowledge of preparing meats, vegetables, and other foods in group quantities.
• Experience using food service equipment including food processors and ovens.
• Ability to inspect incoming fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Knowledge of cooking times, temperatures, and preservation methods.
• Experience planning food for large groups and requisitioning food items.