MSD COOK II (Contractual Position)

Introduction

The\r\nMaryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment\r\nfor deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a\r\nbilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language\r\nand English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life\r\nprograms. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to\r\nthink critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is an 11 month, school year position.� This position does not\r\nwork when school is closed during winter break, spring break, and during the\r\nsummer months.\r\n

GRADE

SD 0008\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

MSD Cook II is an intermediate level of work in the Dietary Department of the Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Campus. The Cook II is responsible for the production and serving of meals in accordance with the facility's Food Safety Program and Wellness Policy; all Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Campus, and Dietary Department prescribed policies and procedures; and all applicable health and sanitation regulations and standards.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Prepares foods\r\nrequiring both simple and complex preparation.\r\n\r\n\r\nAssembles tray line and\r\nserve meals according to established scheduled daily menu, using correct\r\nportion sizes and techniques.\r\n\r\n\r\nCleans and sanitizes\r\nwork areas and equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nPrepares food items\r\nsuch as vegetables, salads, meats, and beverages by baking, frying, broiling,\r\nsteaming, and mixing in accordance with recipes and dietetic guidelines.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplies good service\r\nprinciples and methods related to food handling, proper food storage, and\r\ntemperature control.\r\n\r\n\r\nOperates kitchen equipment and\r\nappliances, such as mixers, cookers, ovens, stoves, toasters, coffee urns,\r\nmicrowaves, and related equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nCleans and maintains utensils\r\nand work area in accordance with applicable safety and sanitary standards.\r\n\r\n\r\nProtects equipment, utensils,\r\nfood, and other items from contamination, spoilage, and pilferage.\r\n\r\n\r\nKeeps records of supplies used\r\nand number of persons served.\r\n\r\n\r\nMay train, assign, and review\r\nthe work of Dietary Workers or Food Service Assistants in cooking techniques.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms other related\r\nduties, must be flexible to provide timely assistance for an efficient food\r\nservice operation.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: None\r\n\r\n\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\n\r\n\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\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in culinary classifications or food service specialty codes in the food preparation and serving field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be proficient in\r\nor willing to learn ASL.\r\n\r\n\r\nMust be able to lift\r\n50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.\r\n\r\n\r\nServe Safe food handler\r\ncertification preferred.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must be willing to become Serve Safe Certified.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject\r\nto a criminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland\r\nCode, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates will need to\r\nprovide three letters of recommendation.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are\r\ninvited to an interview.� As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is\r\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State's diversity.\r\n

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

In accordance with AFSCME Article 44, all positions\r\nadvertised as contractual are temporary assignments. Such assignments may\r\ninclude, but are not limited to, short-term grants, defined temporary projects\r\nlasting 24 months or less, emergency basis appointments for 12 months or less,\r\nretirees from State service, and positions less than fifty percent (50%)\r\nfull-time equivalent (FTE).\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease note that all contractual agreements and\r\nstaffing allocations are subject to adjustment based on student enrollment and\r\noperational needs.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available or if\r\nyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.\r\nAdditional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date\r\nand time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to\r\nthe following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing Address:\r\nMaryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box\r\n894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail:\r\nemily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031,\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from\r\ntraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r\nto apply. �We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and\r\nencourage them to apply.� Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As\r\nan equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's\r\ndiversity.� We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and\r\nencourage them to apply.\r\n