Ivh-M Cook I (Full-Time) (Ump) (46751)
Ivh-M Cook I (Full-Time) (Ump) (46751)
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$ 3732 - 4816
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Agency:Department of Veterans Affairs
Posting ID:REQ 46751
Posting Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date:05/08/2025
Salary:$3732 $4816/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3732/Monthly
County:Kankakee
Number of Vacancies:2
Plan/BU: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 positionMUSTapply electronically through thewebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Manteno Veterans Home.
- 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.
- Serves resident meals in dining rooms according to menu diet and as selected by the resident and or guest while maintaining portion control good plate presentation as well as following all sanitation practices and regulations.
- Assists in the receiving handling and storage of food items checks kitchen and storage spaces to see that supplies and cleaning gear are ordered and on hand to meet requirements during work shift.
- Completes all Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) mandatory training requirements safety programs and participates in education workshops to maintain profession and competency.
- Oversees supplies and equipment in absence of higher authority.
- 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 largescale 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
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. The requirements of this position are as follows:
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen and preemployment physical.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/healthrelated policies and guidance.
- Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to stand stoop twist and bend for the duration of the shift aside from official breaks and lunch period
- Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or otherindustry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work.involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50pounds.
- Overtime is a condition or employment and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled orlastminute overtime.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.
Work Hours:1130a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Work Location:1 Veterans Dr Manteno Illinois 60950
Manteno Veterans Home
Dietary
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Building Fleet & Institutional Support
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP 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).
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 longterm health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans Homes and partnering with other agencies and nonprofits 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 coworkers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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NonState employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
