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IVH-C COOK II (FULL-TIME) (UMP)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Mar 31, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60634

Job Requisition ID:  45971

Agency :  Department of Veterans' Affairs 

Posting ID: REQ 45971

Posting Date:  
Closing Date: 04/14/2025 
Salary:   $3,980.00 - $5,281.00/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,980/Monthly  
Job Type:   Salaried
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   4  
Plan/BU:   RC009

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Transfers must be submitted in order to be considered for transfer with contractual rights. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title. 

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Cook Il is located at our Illinois Veterans’ Home. The Cook II will play a vital role in the mission of creating and maintaining a unique positive atmosphere within the Dietary Department. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance and retirement.  If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Job Responsibilities

  • Instructs and participates in cooking and preparing foods
  • Instructs and assists in the cleaning of dining areas, work areas, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, food carts, etc., to maintain sanitary and healthful conditions
  • Maintains and guides in the maintenance of equipment, in-servicing, dietary employees in use and care
  • Ensures the working areas are equipped with necessary supplies
  • In the absence of Dietary Manager, is responsible for dietary operations, maintains coverage for unscheduled absences on shift assigned
  • Advises supervisor of any problems in the kitchen areas of the facility, i.e. quality of food prepared, faulty equipment, unsafe conditions, employee issues, and members complaints
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and two (2) years of cooking experience, which provides extensive knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large-scale basis.
  • Possession of a valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
  • Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of food values
  • Working knowledge of health and safety requirement of food service
  • One (1) year experience estimating the quantity of food items and kitchen supplies needed
  • One (1) year experience in instructing employees in proper methods and procedure of food service procedures 

Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass a background check
  • Must complete a drug screen and pre-employment physical
  • Must meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
  • Able to handle cleaning agents
  • Able to handle extreme temperature changes such as a walk-in freezer or stove
  • Able to bend, stoop, twist, stand and walk for protracted periods of time, use fine and gross hand manipulation
  • Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds 

Work Hours:  2 at 5a.m.- 1p.m. / 2 at 11a.m. - 730p.m.  
Work Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634 
Agency Contact: 

IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV

Job Family:  Building, Fleet & Institutional Support  

 

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal state, and local resources and benefits; providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veteraans and their family members that we serve every day. 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

 

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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