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Job Description
Job Id:
527-00
# of Openings:
1
Food Production Work II (Cook)– FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Opening Date: 10/2/2025
Closing Date: Opened until filled
Employment Type: Full-time/Non-exempt
Starting Pay: $42,000/ annually
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Food Production Worker II (Cook) leads in preparing salads, vegetables, sauces, etc., under the direction of management. The position may be called upon to assist in buyer/data entry, storeroom duties and frozen meal production. Coordinates preparation of appropriate and nutritious foods for Head Start and Early Head Start infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children.
The employee in this position must be dependable, arriving for work on time each work day. The position requires a detail-oriented person constantly ensuring safety of food produces, food preparation, and sanitation of equipment, utensils, storage and food preparation areas.
- Involved in all aspects of the food preparation process.
- Monitor temperatures, records other pertinent data, assists with scheduling, menus, recipes, salad making baking, receiving, and responsible for food quality.
- Coordinates, oversees and assists in preparation and portioning of all hot and cold food items according to menus and/or specifications.
- Requisitions all necessary food and supplies required at workstation daily
- Coordinates the assembly of all menu items for dish-up or distribution at mealtime.
- Keep management informed of food preparation or service irregularities
- Completes production sheets
- Assures work station areas and equipment are clean, safe, and hazard fress
- Exercises care in operation and use of equipment and report any malfunction or maintenance issues.
- Follows all safety program procedures, and agency policies and procedures.
- Assist in production planning by providing input such as forecasting needs and standardizing recipe development.
- Receives incoming goods in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
- Assure storeroom, refrigerators, and freezers are neat and orderly and stock is rotated.
- Delivers requisitioned items to meet time schedules provided by the management.
- Assist in the training of FPW I & II employees and given directions as assigned.
- Travels for agency business using personal/agency vehicle.
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Works evenings and weekends as required.
- Inventories food as directed.
- May be required to deliver food in agency vehicle when necessary.
- Adheres to all API Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: Three years of professional cooking work experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job
Computer Skills
Computer skills are needed to enter and retrieve data for maintaining inventory and recording usage of food for reports and timekeeping
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Other Requirements
Employee must have a Food Handler’s License and First Aid Certificate
Applicant must have:
Employee must have a clear understanding of commercial kitchen operations, equipment, measurements, and preparation of nutritious food for pre-school aged children, infants and toddlers.
Employee must have a clear understanding of commercial kitchen operations, equipment, measurements, and preparation of nutritious food for pre-school aged children, infants and toddlers.
- Must be in good health as evidenced by a physical examination. Must have annual TB test indicating free of TB.
- Be able to pass criminal background record check and random substance abuse tests.
- Individual must have reliable transportation to get to work on time.
- Must be able to get along well with others and enjoy working around young children.
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures common to large-quantity food service operations, and understanding of First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method with reference to food storage.
- Ability to read and comprehend procedures, calculate arithmetic and complete forms.
- Familiar with public health regulations, required food temperatures, use of thermometers, and danger zones
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in use of standardized recipes, expansion/contraction of recipes, yields, and temperature control.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software used to maintain accurate records.
- Physically able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Available to work flexible days/hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet program needs
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agency required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
· Competitive pay with periodic Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
· Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
· Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
· Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
· 13 Paid Holidays
· Spring Break (for Head Start)
· Paid professional development training
· Education assistance
· Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
· Employee discounts
· Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
· Employee Recognition Events
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo
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