Prep Cook

Utilize your kitchen experience as a Prep Cook. This position is located in a secure facility which will require a thorough background check and drug screening. This full-time position offers you the possibility to join the state government as a permanent employee opening the door for further perks and advancement.


Job 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. Job Requirements Minimum experience required: Two 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 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.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Knowledge of proper storage, preparation and serving of food;


Knowledge of the cleaning and care of utensils and equipment;


Ability to prepare and cook food;


Ability to perform arithmetic computations;


Ability to follow menus and recipes;


Ability to operate food equipment, appliances and utensils;


Ability to measure by weight and by volume;


Ability to follow production schedules and maintain records and reports;


Ability to instruct and supervise workers engaged in food preparation;

Meet Your Recruiter Henry Valdivia
Project Manager

Born and raised in Baltimore. If I'm not at an Orioles, Ravens, or Wizards game, I'm probably at home cheering for them. I truly believe opportunity is all anyone needs to succeed - just like Kennedy services did for me. As a Project Manager, I enjoy giving the people of Maryland an opportunity to grow as an employee and a person. ****** Connect on Facebook Connect on X Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Google+