Food Production Worker II-$15 Per HOUR Position in Fayetteville,NC,USA

Action Pathways, Inc. is a well-established non-profit organization based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families through a variety of programs and services. The organization operates with a strong commitment to community development, education, and health, aiming to deliver impactful solutions to challenges faced by vulnerable populations. With a reputation for fostering professional growth and community involvement, Action Pathways offers a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. The organization provides a range of employment opportunities focused on making a meaningful difference within the community it serves. They emphasize collaboration, respect, and innovation in delivering their services and maintaining organizational excellence. The Food Production Worker II (Cook) position at Action Pathways is a full-time, non-exempt role based in Fayetteville, NC. This role offers a starting pay of $15.00 per hour and plays a crucial part in the organization's food service operations, primarily within the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The Food Production Worker II leads in preparing salads, vegetables, sauces, and other food items under management direction and may assist with buyer/data entry, storeroom duties, and frozen meal production. The role requires a dependable individual with strong attention to detail, particularly in ensuring food safety, proper preparation, and sanitation of equipment and work areas. The Food Production Worker II is involved in all aspects of food preparation, including monitoring temperatures, scheduling, menu planning, recipe adherence, and quality control. Key responsibilities include coordinating and assisting with the preparation and portioning of hot and cold foods according to menu specifications, requisitioning necessary food supplies daily, assembling menu items for meal distribution, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment. The position also supports production planning through forecasting and recipe standardization, receiving and stocking incoming goods, assisting in training other food production workers, and occasionally delivering food as required. Compliance with safety protocols, food handling regulations, and agency policies is mandatory, and the role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. The Food Production Worker II must maintain regular attendance and punctuality, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be physically capable of handling moderate lifting tasks. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the nutritional well-being of children in early childhood education programs while working in a collaborative and mission-driven organization.

• Food Handler’s License and First Aid Certificate
• Good health as evidenced by physical examination
• Annual TB test confirming free of TB
• Ability to pass criminal background check and random substance abuse tests
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work well with others and enjoy working with young children
• Knowledge of public health regulations and food safety temperatures
• Ability to use thermometers and understand danger zones
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Pass post-offer physical examination
• Submit to background checks and drug screenings
• Understand commercial kitchen operations and food preparation for children