MSD COOK II
Contractual Position
Recruitment #17-005207-0001
Department | MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Food Services |
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Date Opened | 11/9/2017 10:25:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/23/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $11.53 - $14.67/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Howard
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
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 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.
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.
Note: 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 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 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
ServSafe food handler certification preferred.
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
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.
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: 410-480-4536
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.