COOK II

Introduction

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GRADE

ASTD8\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services\r\nLower Eastern Shore Children’s Center\r\n405 Naylor Mill Road\r\nSalisbury, MD 21801\r\n

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.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Some key\r\nresponsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the\r\nfollowing:\r\n�\r\n�\r\nPreparation of food requires\r\nthe use of both simple and complex standardized recipes for a quantity food\r\nservice operation. Adherence to food safety/sanitation practices according to\r\nHACCP-based standard operating procedures. \r\n�\r\nReady and available to work\r\nunscheduled times and overtime due to staff shortages and emergencies.\r\n\r\n�\r\nDelivery of food to the food\r\nservice line. Check the tray line periodically to keep the service line\r\nsupplied with food.\r\n�\r\nMaintenance of kitchen and work\r\narea in a clean and orderly manner.� ��\r\n�\r\nRequisitions and assembles food\r\nitems daily as needed to prepare recipes for menu items. Uses FIFO procedures\r\nfor requisition of food. Measures or weighs food as needed to follow\r\nstandardized recipes.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� None.\r\nExperience: 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.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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. \r\n2. 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may\r\npossess any of the following qualifications:�\r\n�\r\nThree years of experience in\r\nthe preparation of food involving the cooking of meats and vegetables and the\r\npreparation of salads and beverages in an institutional setting such as\r\nhospitals, nursing homes, universities, or correctional facilities.\r\n�\r\nPossession of a ServSafe\r\nCertification�\r\n�\r\nOne (1) year experience in the\r\nFederal Child Nutrition Program.�\r\n�\r\nHS Diploma or GED is preferred\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that\r\nyour completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that\r\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received\r\nafter this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications\r\nwill remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This\r\nlist may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in\r\nthe future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The\r\nassessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education,\r\ntraining, and/or experience as it relates to the position’s requirements.�Therefore, it is essential that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application.�Incomplete\r\napplications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and\r\neducation.�For education obtained\r\noutside the U.S.,�you will be required to provide proof of\r\nequivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation\r\nService, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire,\r\nif applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that\r\nyour answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the\r\ninformation provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing\r\nor incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your\r\ncompleted application. \r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,\r\nyou may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire\r\nresponses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular\r\nmail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment\r\nNumber (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your\r\nSS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing\r\ndate for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with\r\nincorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n�\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\r\nEast Region\r\n203 River Street\r\nSnow Hill, MD 21863\r\nAttn: Tabitha\r\nAndrews, Recruitment # 26-001797-0005\r\nFax number 410-632-1527\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nIf you are having\r\ndifficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online\r\napplication system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and\r\nManagement, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. \r\n�\r\nShould additional\r\ninformation regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is\r\nlocated at the top of the bulletin.\r\n�\r\nAs\r\nan equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining,\r\nand promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n�\r\nDJS\r\nvalues the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans\r\nare welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\n�\r\nBilingual\r\napplicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all\r\nrecruitments.\r\n�\r\nWe\r\nwelcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore\r\nrewarding career opportunities.\r\n