Introduction
The Maryland School
for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with
families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,
engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal
excellence and become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for
dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.
This is an 11 month, school
year position. This position does not work when school is closed during
winter break, spring break, and during the summer months.
GRADE
SD 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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.
POSITION DUTIES
Prepares foods requiring both simple and complex preparation.
Assembles trayline
and serve meals according to established scheduled daily menu, using correct portion sizes and
techniques.
Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
Prepares food items
such as vegetables, salads, meats, and beverages by baking, frying, broiling,
steaming, and mixing in accordance with recipes and dietetic guidelines.
Applies good service
principles and methods related to food handling, proper food storage, and
temperature control.
Operates kitchen
equipment and appliances, such as mixers, cookers, ovens, stoves, toasters,
coffee urns, microwaves, and related equipment.
Cleans and maintains
utensils and work area in accordance with applicable safety and sanitary
standards.
Protects equipment,
utensils, food, and other items from contamination, spoilage, and pilferage.
Keeps records of
supplies used and number of persons served.
May train, assign, and
review the work of Dietary Workers or Food Service Assistants in cooking
techniques.
Performs other related duties, must be flexible to provide timely assistance for an efficient food service operation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be proficient in
or willing to learn ASL.
Must be able to lift
50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
Serve Safe food handler
certification preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates must be willing to become Serve Safe Certified.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject
to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland
Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are
invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is
committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State's diversity.
BENEFITS
Contractual 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.
Leave 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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment
number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be
accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or
supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.
Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the
following:
Mailing Address:
Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box
894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and
encourage them to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 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.