at Illinois Department of Human Services in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Opening Date: 4/16/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,476 - $4,825 per month ($41,712 - $57,900 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 36947
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff. Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation assigned. Batch cooks according to policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Elgin Mental Health Center.
- 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.
- 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) 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.
Work Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Week 1: Mon/Sat off; Week 2: Sun/Fri off; Week 3: Tues/Wed off
Dietary Services
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health 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 all 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
