Prep Cook - Kennedy Services

Cheltenham, MD 20623

About the Job

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.

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;