COOK II; Repost

Introduction

THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

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Cheltenham Youth Facility Food and Nutrition Service
11003 Frank Tippett Rd.
Cheltenham Md. 20623

COOK II

Preparation and cooking of food according to DJS menus, 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. This relates to the mission by providing safe, nutritious meals for youth housed at a residential program.

• Preparation of food requires the use of both simple and complex standardized recipes for a quantity food service operation. Adherence to food safety/sanitation practices according to HACCP-based standard operating procedures. Ready available to work unscheduled times and overtime due to staff shortages and emergencies.
• Delivery of food to the food service line. Check the tray line periodically to keep the service line supplied with food. Maintenance of kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Requisition s and assembles food items daily as needed to prepare recipes for menu items. Uses FIFO procedures for requisition of food.
• Measures or weighs food as needed to follow standardized recipes.

• Education:
  
  None.
• Experience:
  
  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.

• 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.
• 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.

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Required.

• Three years of experience in the preparation of food involving the cooking of meats and vegetables and the preparation of salads and beverages in an institutional setting such as hospitals, nursing homes, universities, or correctional facilities.
• Possession of a Serv Safe Certification.
• One (1) year experience in the Federal Child Nutrition Program.

Essential employees may be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, and unscheduled times.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All qualification information must be submitted by the closing date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The certified eligible list may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position’s requirements. Provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For education obtained outside the U.S., proof of equivalent American education must be provided at the time of hire. Complete the supplemental questionnaire if applicable;

missing or incomplete questionnaires may impact the overall rating. If you are a Veteran, submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR‑Recruitment & Examination Unit
217

E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn:
Recruitment#
Fax number 410‑333‑4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you have general questions about the online application system, please contact 410‑767‑4850 or Application.

Help.
For additional information regarding this recruitment, contact djs.careers. Include the Recruitment Title/Number located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.