COOK II (UPWARD MOBILITY)
Kankakee, IL, US, 60901-5018
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2023
Closing Date/Time: 02/06/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,479 - $4,763 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.
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.
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Posting Identification Number 10-75-22231
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook 2 for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to direct, instruct, and participate in the preparation of meats, vegetables, and designated foods as required by menus. Utilizes a personal computer to generate general spreadsheets and review recipes. Operates standard cooking equipment, i.e., mixers, convection ovens, steamers, kettles, deep fryer, grill, slicer, etc. Directs, instructs, and participates in the cleaning of cooking equipment, work area and other equipment to maintain sanitary and safe working conditions. Ensures compliance with Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Human Services (DHS) and Center policies and procedures. Serves as designated lead worker.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates menus with current and anticipated food inventory.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Directs, instructs, and participates in the preparation of meats, vegetables, and designated foods as required by menus.
- Utilizes a personal computer to generate general spreadsheets and review recipes.
- Operates standard cooking equipment, i.e., mixers, convection ovens, steamers, kettles, deep fryer, grill, slicer, etc.
- Directs, instructs, and participates in the cleaning of cooking equipment, work area and other equipment to maintain sanitary and safe working conditions.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and two years of cooking experience, which provides extensive knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large-scale basis.
- Requires 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: 4:30am - 1:00pm Rotating days off, every 3rd weekend off
Days off:
Week 1 Tues, Sat/Sun
Week 2: Friday
Week 3: Wed/Thurs
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Developmental Center
4-Fiscal Unit - Central Dietary
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Facility/Fleet Management; Social Services
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.
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