DJS YOUTH CENTER COOK I
**RE-POST**
Recruitment #21-002615-0001
Department | DJS Western Region - State Operated Facilities |
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Date Opened | 4/27/2021 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/25/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34,858.00 - $54,732.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tabitha Andrews |
Work Location |
Garrett
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
A DJS Youth Center Cook I is responsible
for preparing meals and snacks, using standardized recipes that comply with
prescribed child nutrition standards and production schedules. This position
also supervises and instructs youth in preparing and serving meals, kitchen and
dining area clean up and maintenance of cleanliness standards. A DJS Youth
Center Cook I may be required to physically subdue disruptive or violent youth,
intervene to prevent situations from escalating and prevent escapes if needed.
Duties also may include, completing daily production sheets that document the
use of food items and preparing written incident reports.
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.
Experience: 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.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.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.
2. Possession of a ServSafe
Certification
3.
One (1) year experience in the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
2. 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.
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:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. 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
3. 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the Minimum
Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as QUALIFIED,
BETTER QUALIFIED OR BEST QUALIFIED. Candidates shall be certified to the
eligible list for a period of one year. This list will be used by
the DJS hiring agency to select employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the
minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating
of your application based on your education, training and experience as they
relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential
that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application
(and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications
for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of
the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential
evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning
your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not
consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application
process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply online
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 use regular
mail, 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#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm,
close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will
be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Maryland
Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E.
Redwood Street
Baltimore,
MD 21202
Attn:
Shavonne Holman
Fax number
410-333-4188
TTY Users:
call via Maryland Relay
The resulting Certified
Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or
other State agencies.
Should additional
information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office
of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov Include the Recruitment
Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
Bilingual applicants are
welcome to apply for all recruitments.
DJS values the experience
gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for
all current recruitments.
As an equal opportunity
employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees
who are reflective of the State’s diversity.