Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date : 06 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date / Time : 07 / 01 / 2024

Salary : Anticipated Salary (Effective 7 / 1 / 24) $3,732 - $4,816 per month ($44,784 - $57,792 per year)

Job Type : Salaried

County : Clinton

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 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.

While not required, a Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.

Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and / or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.

Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 38962

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to cook meats and vegetables and prepare other foods and beverages.

Prepares and cooks food to meet special diet menu requirements. 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 daily.

Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety, and conditions. Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) mandatory training requirements and participates in education workshops to maintain profession and competency.

Job Responsibilities

• Cooks meats and vegetables and prepares other foods and beverages; prepares and cooks food to meet special diet menu requirements.
• 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 daily.
• Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety, and conditions.
• Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) 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 utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires ability to travel in 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.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours : See below :

1 vacancy) 4 : 30am - 12 : 45pm Rotating Days Off, 21 day rotation, Week 1 off Sunday & Thursday, Week 2 off Tuesday & Wednesday, Week 3 off Monday & Saturday (Dietary)

1 vacancy) 8 : 45am - 5 : 00pm Rotating Days Off, 21 day rotation, Week 1 off Sunday & Thursday, Week 2 off Tuesday & Wednesday, Week 3 off Monday & Saturday (Dietary)

Work Location : 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Dietary

Agency Contact : DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group : Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

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
• 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

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.

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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

State employees participating in the Upward Mobility program for this title should include applicable UMP grade information in the Upward Mobility Program section of the candidate profile.

UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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Last updated : 2024-06-17