Cook II (UMP) Job at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Dwight)

Job Description

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook II for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to utilize a personal computer to generate general spreadsheets and review recipes. Serves as designated lead worker. Prepares reports of daily cooking operations and the results of informal in-service training. Directs, instructs, and participates in the preparation of meats, vegetables and designated foods as required by menus. Operates standard cooking equipment. Directs, instructs, and participates in the cleaning of cooking equipment, work area and other equipment to maintain sanitary and safe working conditions.

Job Responsibility

Utilizes personal computer to generate general spreadsheets and review recipes
Serves as designated lead worker
Directs, instructs, and participates in the preparation of meats, vegetables, and designated foods as required by menus
Prepares reports of daily cooking operations and the results of informal in-service training
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

Requirements

Requires 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
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

What we offer

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)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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