Prep Cook

Baltimore, MD

Posted: 12/02/24 Employment Type: Temp to Perm Job Category: Prep Cook Job Number: 106323 Pay Rate: $20.00 - 25.00

Job Description


  • 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

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.

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. 

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