Ivh-A Cook I (Part-Time) (Ump)

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Anna Veterans Home. This position performs food preparation and cooking duties within the Dietary Unit including preparing meals on a large scale to meet the needs of residents on regular and therapeutic diets. The Cook I plays an important role in supporting the health safety and daily care of Illinois Veterans by ensuring meals are prepared in accordance with established dietary standards sanitation requirements and facility procedures. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team while serving Illinois Veterans in a meaningful environment we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position!

• Under general supervision prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Anna 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.

• 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.
• 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 employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related 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 other industry 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 50 pounds.
• Overtime is a condition or employment and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.