COOK II- Re-Posted
Recruitment #15-001797-0006
Department | DJS Southern Region - State Operated Facilities |
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Date Opened | 1/13/2016 4:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/15/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $27,561.00 - $37,204.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Kia Brown |
Work Location |
Prince George's
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Introduction
By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services. DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.
THIS POSITION IS A RE-POST FROM SEPTEMBER 2015. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2015 RECRUITMENT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
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POSITION DUTIES
THIS POSITION IS A RE-POST FROM SEPTEMBER 2015. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2015 RECRUITMENT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
The Cook II will perform as a Lead by training and providing oversight to Dietary Workers and/or Food Service Assistants. The Cook II will be responsible for providing high quality food service to the youth and staff located at the DJS Thomas Waxter Children's Center. The Cook II will provide safe and nutritious meals by adhering to standardized recipes and menus approved by the Department. The incumbent will adhere to food safety and sanitation practices according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
The Cook II will apply food service principles and methods related to food handling, food preparation, and proper food storage and temperature control. The Cook II will be responsible for properly operating kitchen equipment, properly maintaining utensils and work areas, and keeping a accurate record of supplies used and the number of people served. The incumbent will be expected to perform other Food Service related work duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Notes:
1. Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in food service or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
2. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who possess a current/active ServSafe Certification or other comparable Food Service Certification are highly desired.
Candidates who possess a college degree in a Food Service-related discipline are highly desired (Culinary Arts, Food and Restaurant Management, etc.)
**If you possess the aforementioned certification and/or degree, pls attach a copy to your online application or submit with your paper application.
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you.
The online application submission process is strongly encouraged. However, if you are unable to apply online then you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. All paper applications must be received by 5 p.m. by the close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.
Postmarked applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Paper applications can be submitted to:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD. 21201
Attn: Kia Brown
Fax number 410-333-4188
If you have questions regarding this recruitment please submit them to djs.ohr@maryland.gov
TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.