IVH-A COOK I (PART-TIME) (UMP)

Agency :  Department of Veterans' Affairs 

Position Title: Cook I
Closing Date/Time: 10/08/2024 
Salary:   $3,732 - $4,816/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,732/Monthly  
Job Type:   Salaried  
County:   Union  
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.

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

Posting Identification Number  41387

Position Overview

Under general supervision, prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Anna Veterans Home.

Essential Functions

• Prepares meats, vegetables, other foods and beverages as required by menus, including therapeutic diet menus.
• 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.
• Serves resident meals in dining rooms according to menu, diet, and as selected by the resident and or guest while maintaining portion control, good plate presentation, as well as following all sanitation practices and regulations.
• Assists in the receiving, handling, and storage of food items checks kitchen and storage spaces to see that supplies and cleaning gear are ordered and on hand to meet requirements during work shift.
• Completes all Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) mandatory training requirements, safety programs and participates in education workshops to maintain profession and competency.
• Oversees supplies and equipment in absence of higher authority
• 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.
• 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 the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health related policies and guidance
• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical
• Requires the ability to work with various types of cleaning equipment and a variety of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and solutions
• Requires the ability to stand, stoop, twist and bend for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period
• Requires the ability to handle extreme temperature changes such as a walk-in freezer or stove.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

 

This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Hours: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM  
Work Location: