Location: Swanton,MD, USA
LOCATION OF POSITIONBackbone Mountain Youth Center - Office of Somatic Health and Nutrition Services124 Camp 4 RoadSwanton, Maryland, 21561Main Purpose of JobJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role ofFACILITY COOK I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!Preparation and cooking of food according to the Food Service Administrator/Manager or the DJS menus using standardized recipes and production sheets while adhering to food safety/sanitation requirements established by HACCP-based standard operating procedures. Maintenance of kitchen and work area in a clean and orderly manner. As needed act as direct care staff and may be required to assist in staff support calls and watch youth as needed. This relates to the mission by providing safe, nutritious meals for youth housed at a residential program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: 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: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.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 forthe required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS::: {style= } :::