C/S Cook

Opening Information

Opening Date: 7/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59:00 PM
Type of Recruitment: Casual/Seasonal
Salary: $15.23/hour
Salary Plan: GAUX
Pay Grade: 5
Shift Hours: 5:30 am - 1:30 pm; Weekends/Holidays Required
Employment Type: Actual Vacancy
Employment Term: Casual/Seasonal
Agency: State/Veterans Home
Location(s): Delaware Veterans Home: (100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE, 19963)
Contact Name: DOS Talent Acquisition
Contact Phone: 302-739-5458

About the Role

This describes the full performance level. Positions receive general supervision from a technical superior.

Essential Functions

• Applies food service principles, practices and methods governing food preparation activities such as food handling, proper storage and temperature control, cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils to comply with safety and sanitary standards.
• Complies with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Operates various commercial kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, toasters, meat slicers, choppers, deep fryers, food processors, steam pots, blenders, and mixers.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items by baking, frying, and broiling, gathering and measuring ingredients according to standardized menus/recipes and dietetic guidelines.
• May prepare requisitions for food items and other needed supplies.
• Attends Department approved training programs.

Job Requirements for Cook

• Six months experience in institutional or commercial cooking and baking.
• Knowledge of proper safety, storage and sanitation standards for food items.

Position Details

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Application and Support

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Additional Resources

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Contact Information

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Contact us via conventional means. For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.