Cook I - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chicago, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12302674
Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60634
Job Requisition ID:42413
?Agency:Department of Human Services
Opening Date:10/25/2024
Closing Date/Time:11/08/2024
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $3,732 - $4,816 per month ($44,784 -
$57,792 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Work Hours:11:30am-7:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, 2 week rotation
Week 1: Tues, Sat off Week 2: Sun, Thurs off
Work Location:4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Division of Mental Health
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Dietary
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Cook I for the
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to
prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff on
an assigned shift. Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal
preparation assigned. Batch cooks according to policies and procedures.
Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is
equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and
staff of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center on an assigned shift.
- Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation
assigned.Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing
machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, bake ovens, steam
kettles.
- Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is
equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food. Informs Cook
II/manager of needed food items to properly prepare menu food items.
- Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety and
conditions.
- Serves as back-up for the food service line with food/batch cook
required food items.
- Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Capitol Region
Mental Health Center (CRMHC) mandatory training requirements and
participates in education workshops to maintain profession and
competency.
- 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 six (6) months of cooking experience
which provides working knowledge of food preparation and cooking
methods on a large-scale basis.
*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 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.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and
holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal
computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- 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.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across
Illinois. Our mission s 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
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information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12302674
Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60634
Job Requisition ID:42413
?Agency:Department of Human Services
Opening Date:10/25/2024
Closing Date/Time:11/08/2024
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $3,732 - $4,816 per month ($44,784 -
$57,792 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Work Hours:11:30am-7:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, 2 week rotation
Week 1: Tues, Sat off Week 2: Sun, Thurs off
Work Location:4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Division of Mental Health
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Dietary
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Cook I for the
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to
prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff on
an assigned shift. Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal
preparation assigned. Batch cooks according to policies and procedures.
Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is
equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and
staff of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center on an assigned shift.
- Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation
assigned.Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing
machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, bake ovens, steam
kettles.
- Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is
equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food. Informs Cook
II/manager of needed food items to properly prepare menu food items.
- Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety and
conditions.
- Serves as back-up for the food service line with food/batch cook
required food items.
- Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Capitol Region
Mental Health Center (CRMHC) mandatory training requirements and
participates in education workshops to maintain profession and
competency.
- 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 six (6) months of cooking experience
which provides working knowledge of food preparation and cooking
methods on a large-scale basis.
*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 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.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and
holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal
computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- 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.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across
Illinois. Our mission s 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
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Source : DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
