Cook I

Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Job Requisition ID:  36788

Closing Date/Time: 05/10/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $3,476 - $4,631 per month ($41,712 - $55,572 per year)  
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC009   

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to perform tasks involved in the handling, preparation, cooking, storage and proper disposal of foods in varying quantities during a typical workday on a large-scale basis. Equips the working area with a list of supplies for food production on a daily basis. Loads and unloads food items. Coordinates cooking operations in the absence of the Cook II.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs tasks involved in the handling, preparation, cooking, storage and proper disposal of foods in varying quantities during a typical workday on a large-scale basis.
2. Equips the working area with a list of supplies for food production daily.
3. Cleans up after self in the cooking area and maintains storerooms and refrigerators in a neat, organized manner to maintain sanitary conditions.
4. Coordinates cooking operations in the absence of the Cook II.
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerate above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and six months of cooking experience which provides working knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large-scale basis.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to obtain a valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP) within 30 days of employment.
2. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
3. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
4. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  M-F, 6a-2p, working one weekend per month (28-day rotation) w/ Thursday before and Tuesday after off  
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Ludeman Developmental Center

Dietary
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services  

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
   * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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