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COOK II

Recruitment #25-001797-0002

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Introduction


Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
  
Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure.

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

18420 Roxbury Road.
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

A Cook II is the full performance level of food preparation work at State hospitals or residential facilities.  Employees in this classification may train, assign and review the work of lower-level employees engaged in food production.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Chef or other designated staff member of the food service program.  Employees may be required to work on weekends and holidays, may be assigned to one of two shifts and may be subject to call-in.  Work performed in the central kitchen may require employees to work in areas of extreme heat or cold temperatures.

Positions in these classifications are evaluated using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

The Cook I and Cook II are differentiated on the basis of the degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees.  The Cook I performs duties under close supervision at times and under general supervision at other times depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed while the Cook II performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision.

POSITION DUTIES

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 food 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.

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 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

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).
1. Knowledge of the Federal Child Nutrition Program 
2. Serve Safe Certification
3. Candidates who were previously hired at DJS facilities through temporary employee services to fill cook positions should be given preferential consideration, given they have passed probationary and performance evaluations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.

We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

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 four 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: Recruitment Team

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov.  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is 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 for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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