Cook Assistant – Recreation & Parks, Hashawha Environmental Center

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

PART TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://Careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Cook Assistant – Department of Recreation and Parks, Hashawha Environmental Center
$15.39 hourly, 25 hours per week, part-time position
Hours are typically Monday – Thursday, 11:45 am – 6:00 pm
Hours may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays
This position is open until filled; first review of resumes occurs on April 27, 2023.

Hashawha Environmental Center is seeking a candidate to assist in the preparation of meals for the Carroll County Outdoor School, summer camp groups, and weekend user groups.

Staff routinely prepare up to three meals a day for groups of up to 150 people, including meals for guests with food allergies and special dietary needs. Duties of the position include meal preparation in accordance with posted menus, operation of commercial kitchen equipment, scratch cooking and scratch baking, compliance with state and federal health and safety rules. Additionally, individuals are expected to assist in cleaning and maintaining the facility.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess exceptional customer service and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience with special diets and food allergies is a plus.

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:
 Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision)*
 Low-cost dental insurance*
 Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
 13 paid holidays
*Part-time employees are eligible for employee only coverage

How to apply:
• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Request an application by calling our office or sending an email to: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes Posted 4/20/2023
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email
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Job Requirements

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or general education diploma
2. One year experience in volume food preparation
3. Requires criminal background check as condition of employment
4. Federal Serv Safe certification (preferred)
5. Bloodborne Pathogen training (preferred)
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, Background Check

Wages per hour: $15.39 per hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost healthcare, dental, and vision, 13 paid holidays

Days of Work:
MONDAY 11:45 am – 6:00 pm  TUESDAY 11:45 am – 6:00 pm  WEDNESDAY 11:45 am – 6:00 pm  THURSDAY 11:45 am – 6:00 pm
Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 12
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 04/20/2025