Cook 1 - Youth Forestry Camp #3

THE POSITION

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by mentoring youth while mastering the art of high-volume culinary operations? At the Youth Forestry Camp #3 within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, we offer more than just a kitchen role; we provide an exciting opportunity to blend professional food service excellence with transformative vocational leadership. By joining our team, you will enjoy a purpose-driven career where your expertise directly contributes to the rehabilitation and well-being of our residents in a supportive environment. This is your chance to lead with purpose and sharpen your supervisory skills in a rewarding, fast-paced setting-apply today!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Cook 1, you will play a central role in the Dietary Department by overseeing the preparation and production of meals for the juvenile justice population. You will be responsible for the high-level execution of cooking tasks, ensuring that raw ingredients are converted into finished menu items according to a precise schedule. This role requires a high degree of accountability regarding food service quality, inventory management, and the procurement of necessary supplies to keep the kitchen running efficiently. Beyond technical cooking duties, you will serve as a lead worker by coordinating and supervising tasks performed by participants in the Work Training Program. This work involves assigning routine food production duties, inspecting student work for quality, and providing guidance to ensure all safety and sanitation standards are met. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining updated recipe files and managing dietary materials to support the facility's mission. By balancing specialized culinary production with the mentorship of student workers, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment dedicated to providing optimum care and vocational training for the youth in our charge.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st Shift) and 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (2nd Shift), with rotating days off. This may change based on operational needs.
  • Varying 8-hour shifts to include weekends and holidays, 5-day work week with 2 days off
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,956.00 (before taxes).
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable Preparation for Work:

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closin