Ivh-M Cook II (Ump)

Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs

Position Title: Cook II

Closing Date/Time: 09/30/2024

Salary: $3,980 - $5,281/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,980/monthly

Job Type: Salaried

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit: 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 41428

Position Overview

The Cook II will play a vital role in the preparation of notorious meals for our beloved veterans'. The Cook II will also be important to the mission of creating and maintaining a unique positive atmosphere in the Dietary Department at the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

• Manteno Home.

Essential Functions

• Directs, instructs, and participates in cooking and preparing foods

• Directs and assists in the cleaning of dining areas, work areas, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, food carts, etc., to maintain sanitary and healthful conditions

• Maintains and monitors the maintenance of equipment, in-servicing, dietary employees in use and care

• Ensures the working areas are equipped with necessary supplies

• Assists in planning and implementing an in-service training course for dietary personnel in procedures of food preparation, sanitation, and safety

• Monitor dishwashing operations

• In the absence of Dietary Manager, is responsible for dietary operations, maintains coverage for unscheduled absences on shift assigned

• Advises supervisor of any problems in the kitchen areas of the facility, i.e. quality of food prepared, faulty equipment, unsafe conditions, employee issues, and member complaints

• Submits an incident report on over-production, under-production, or any other extraordinary incident

• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and two (2) years of cooking experience, which provides extensive knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food 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 physical

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime

Work Hours: 12:30PM - 8:30PM - Rotating Schedule w/every other weekend off

Work Location: Manteno

• 1 Veterans Dr

Agency Contact: Alexandria.M.Puccetti@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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

• Alexandria.M.Puccetti@Illinois.gov

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

Nearest Major Market: Kankakee

Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley