COOK II (UMP)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56680
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 07/02/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: COOK II - 09602
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $4,282 - $5,926 per month ($51,384 - $71,112 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Cook II for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to direct, instruct and participate in the preparation of foods on an assigned shift. Oversees and instructs the cooks, other dietary staff in the preparing and cooking food. Consults with Dietitian on a regular basis regarding special diets and keeps Cooks’ informed of changes regarding menus, recipes and spreadsheets. Operates standard cooking equipment and maintains a sanitary and safe working condition.
Essential Functions
- Directs, instructs and participates in the preparation of foods for the Alton Mental Health Center on an assigned shift.
- Utilizes a personal computer to generate spreadsheets and reviews recipes.
- 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 co
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