CORRECTIONAL DIETARY OFFICER I Cooking

A Correctional Dietary Officer I Cooking is the intermediate level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in food preparation and serving of meals at correctional institutions.  Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.

Maintains control and discipline of inmates working in kitchen and dining room areas;

Keeps continual count of assigned inmates;

Searches inmates in order to prevent concealment of equipment, cutlery, food and other unauthorized items;

Enforces rules of conduct among inmates and when to prepare reports of infractions;

Subdues and restrains inmates during fights, riots and escape attempts;

Maintains sanitary kitchen conditions including supervision of the washing of pots, pans, dishes, counters and the cleaning of meat grinders and slicers and dining and kitchen areas;

Enforces Division of Correction regulations, institutional directives and post orders;

Ensures that inmate workers adhere to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Regulations in food sanitation and food safety in an institutional setting;

Trains and supervises assigned inmates preparing vegetables, meats, salads, beverages and other foods;

Operates kitchen equipment and appliances such as mixers, cookers, ovens, stoves, toasters and coffee urns;

Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes;

May perform work in any one of the specialized options during staffing shortages and emergencies;

Performs other related duties.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: One year of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in food preparation and serving of meals at correctional institutions in the option for which application is made.

OR

One year of cooking experience in a large-scale food operation of a commercial, institutional or other establishment.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a two-year culinary school degree or 30 credits in culinary arts courses for the required experience.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. Some positions in this classification may require employee to obtain a State of Maryland Class C driver's license to operate large vans for transportation of supplies.

3. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

1. Selection standards for correctional officer certification are established by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status 
Must be at least 21 years of age 
A completed background investigation 
Oral interview 
Physical examination.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: Oluwafemi Ebilene

300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000,

Towson, MD 21286

For more information, please call 410-339- 4219

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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