Cook II - Institutional Kitchen with HACCP Excellence

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

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.