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Cook I

at DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES in Anna, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 37771

Agency: Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 05/21/2024

Closing Date/Time: 06/04/2024 

Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $3,732-$4,816 per month ($44,784-$57,792 per year  

Work Hours:  various shifts, see below  

(1 vacancy) 4:30am - 12:30pm, Monday - Friday

(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday

(1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:00pm, Thursday - Monday

(1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Wednesday

Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis. Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation assigned. Prepares food according to policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental 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. 

Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center 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.

 

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Job Posting: 11923660

Posted On: May 23, 2024

Updated On: Jun 04, 2024

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