COOK II

State of Maryland - DJS Lower Eastern Shore Children's Ctr; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

State of Maryland - DJS Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center in Salisbury, MD is seeking a cook to prepare meals per HACCP-based procedures, using standardized recipes and production sheets. The role includes maintaining the kitchen in a clean state and ensuring safe, nutritious meals for youth in a residential program.

The position requires experience in institutional food preparation, knowledge of food safety, and flexibility to work overtime as needed to cover staff shortages or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in food preparation at a public or governmental establishment.
• Possession of ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• One year experience in Federal Child Nutrition Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using standardized recipes for a quantity food service operation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work area according to HACCP procedures.
• Deliver food to the service line and ensure continuous supply.
• Requisition and assemble food items daily and follow FIFO.
• Work overtime as needed to cover staff shortages or emergencies.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP compliance

Overtime readiness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services
Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center
405 Naylor Mill Road
Salisbury, MD 21801

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to prepare and cook food according to the Food Service Administrator/Manager or the DJS menus using standardized recipes and production sheets while adhering to food safety/sanitation requirements established by HACCP-based standard operating procedures. Maintenance of the kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner. This relates to the mission by providing safe, nutritious meals for youth housed at a residential program.

POSITION DUTIES

• Preparation of food requires the use of both simple and complex standardized recipes for a quantity food service operation. Adherence to food safety/sanitation practices according to HACCP-based standard operating procedures.
• Ready and available to work unscheduled times and overtime due to staff shortages and emergencies.
• Delivery of food to the food service line. Check the tray line periodically to keep the service line supplied with food.
• Maintenance of kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Requisitions and assembles food items daily as needed to prepare recipes for menu items. Uses FIFO procedures for requisition of food. Measures or weighs food as needed to follow standardized recipes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: None.
• Experience: Three years of experience in food preparation at a public or governmental establishment, such as a restaurant, hospital or comparable institution involving the cooking of meats and vegetables and the preparation of salads and beverages.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in food service or a related field for up to two years of the required experience.
• Notes: 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Culinary classifications or Food Services specialty codes in the Equipment Services and Facilities field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the preparation of food involving the cooking of meats and vegetables and the preparation of salads and beverages in an institutional setting such as hospitals, nursing homes, universities, or correctional facilities.
• Possession of a ServSafe Certification
• One (1) year experience in the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
• HS Diploma or GED is preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

SELECTION PROCESS

All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position’s requirements.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
• DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
• Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
• We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.