Institutional Cook II - HACCP Safe, Nutritious Meals

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services in Salisbury, MD is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and HACCP-based procedures. You will maintain a clean kitchen, assemble items, and ensure safe, nutritious meals for youth in a residential program.

Qualified candidates have three years of institutional cooking experience; ServSafe certification is preferred. Substitution options exist for education and military service.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in food preparation in public or governmental establishments.
• Substitution options: vocational/technical high school in food service for up to two years of experience.
• Military culinary or Food Services experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and HACCP-based SOPs.
• Deliver food to the service line and check trays to maintain supply.
• Maintain kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assemble food items daily using FIFO procedures and measure ingredients as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP sanitation

FIFO handling

Time flexibility

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The State of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services in Salisbury, MD is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and HACCP-based procedures. You will maintain a clean kitchen, assemble items, and ensure safe, nutritious meals for youth in a residential program.

Qualified candidates have three years of institutional cooking experience; ServSafe certification is preferred. Substitution options exist for education and military service.