DJS FACILITY COOK I

Introduction

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GRADE

ASTD13\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nDJS- Western Maryland Children’s Center\r\n18420 Roxbury Road�\r\nHagerstown, MD 21740\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the DJS Facility Cook I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe main purpose of this position is to prepare and cook food according to the Food Service Administrator/Manager and 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 kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner. As needed act as direct care staff and may be required to assist in staff support calls and watch youth as needed. This relates to the mission by providing safe, nutritious meals for youth housed at a residential program.�\r\n\r\n\r\nSome key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following:�\r\n• Follows a standardized recipe to prepare menu items.�\r\n• Accurately weights and measures ingredients for recipe.�\r\n• Uses appropriate sanitation techniques to prepare foods according to HACCP- based standard operating procedures.�\r\n• Prepares special meals for youth with food allergies according to the diet alerts from nursing/ dietitians.�\r\n• Takes food temperatures and records on the appropriate logs.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.\r\nExperience: One year of experience cooking, baking or preparing large quantities of food in a restaurant, institutional or military setting. Experience in a fast-food restaurant or as a short-order cook does not qualify.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Food Services classifications or Food Services specialty codes in the Equipment, Facilities and Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for�the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe preferred candidate for this position may\r\npossess any of the following qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n Possession of a ServSafe\r\n Certification or equivalent food safety certification.�\r\n One (1) year of experience\r\n working in the Federal Child Nutrition Program or a similar food service\r\n program.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209�of the�Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\r\nA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\r\nAn oral interview, and\r\nPhysical and psychological examinations. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached \r\n3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application\r\nincludes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications\r\nfor this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be\r\nsubmitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be\r\nconsidered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified\r\neligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill\r\nsimilar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\nThe\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\r\nrequirements.�Therefore, it is essential that\r\nyou provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Incomplete applications\r\nwill not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.�For education obtained outside the U.S.,�you will be required\r\nto provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign\r\nCredential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating\r\napplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire\r\nmust correspond to the information provided on your completed application to\r\nreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact\r\nthe overall rating of your completed application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit\r\nyour DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online application process is STRONGLY\r\nrecommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a\r\ncompleted paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email\r\nor fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure\r\neach page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at\r\nthe top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper\r\napplication 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\n\r\nMaryland Department of\r\nJuvenile Services�\r\nOHR-Recruitment &\r\nExamination Unit�\r\n217 E. Redwood Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202�\r\nAttn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #26-002615-0001� �\r\nFax number 410-333-4188�\r\nTTY Users: call via\r\nMaryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf\r\nyou are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions\r\nabout the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of\r\nBudget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\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.\r\nInclude the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the\r\nbulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the\r\nexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome\r\nto apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants\r\nand people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived\r\nexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to\r\napply.�\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal\r\nservice to explore rewarding career opportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n