IVH-Q COOK I (FULL-TIME) (UMP)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Cook I for the Quincy Veterans’ Home. The position performs food preparation and cooking duties in the Dietary Unit, preparing meals on a large scale for residents and staff on regular and therapeutic diets. The Cook I supports residents’ health and daily care by following dietary standards, sanitation requirements, and facility procedures. The position is fully in office and offers work hours of 4:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. This is a union position subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. It is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP).
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of high school.
- Six months of cooking experience providing working knowledge of large-scale food preparation and cooking methods.
- Possess and maintain an active, valid Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Certificate or an ANSI/CFP-accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification, and provide updated documentation after renewal.
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
- Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Ability to stand, stoop, twist, and bend for the duration of the shift, except during official breaks and lunch.
- Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training relevant to the job duties.
- Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food on a quantity-scale basis for residents and staff.
- Operate standard cooking equipment, including mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, bake ovens, and steam kettles.
- Assist with kitchen inspections to verify necessary supplies and food are available.
- Serve meals in dining rooms according to menu and dietary requirements, accommodate resident or guest selections, maintain portion control and plate presentation, and follow sanitation practices and regulations.
- Assist with receiving, handling, and storing food items; check kitchen and storage areas to ensure supplies and cleaning equipment are on hand or ordered to meet shift requirements.
- Complete mandatory Department of Veterans Affairs training and safety programs, and participate in educational workshops to maintain professional competency.
- Oversee supplies and equipment in the absence of higher authority.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10–25 paid vacation days based on years of service
- 3 paid personal days, prorated based on start date
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
