IVH-L COOK I (PART-TIME) (UMP)

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Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID: REQ 47704 Closing Date: 06/18/2025 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $3,732 a month; Full Range $3,732 - $4,816 a month Job Type: Salaried County: LaSalle Number of Vacancies: 1 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. Transfers must be submitted in order to be considered for transfer with contractual rights. 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. Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.

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

Essential Functions

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

Work Hours: 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Work Location: 1015 Oconor Ave, La Salle, Illinois, 61301 Agency Contact: [email protected]

Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veteran's 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 veteraans and their family members that we serve every day.

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:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]