Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60634

Job Requisition ID:  42413

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/08/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,732 - $4,816 per month ($44,784 - $57,792 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Work Hours: 11:30am-7:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, 2 week rotation Week 1: Tues, Sat off Week 2: Sun, Thurs off

Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Mental Health

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Dietary

 

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff on an assigned shift.  Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation assigned. Batch cooks according to policies and procedures. Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center on an assigned shift.
• Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation assigned. 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. Informs Cook II/manager of needed food items to properly prepare menu food items.
• Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety and conditions.
• Serves as back-up for the food service line with food/batch cook required food items.
• Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC) 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.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx