Cook

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a care center. This role involves preparing a diverse range of dishes, ensuring food safety, and supervising dining services staff. You will play a crucial part in creating a pleasant dining experience while adhering to high standards of quality and sanitation. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Cook in an institutional setting.
• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of dishes including meats, vegetables, and baked goods.
• Provides guidance to dining services employees and assists with training.
• Maintains food safety and cleanliness in cooking areas.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Cook position within Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center.
This position is assigned to the cafeteria located in 505 Building.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit: Employees Benefit Information
For detailed information on paid time off, visit:AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf

This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Council 31 Bargaining Unit

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares a variety of dishes and meals including meats, poultry, eggs, soups, vegetables, salads, sauces and baked goods, using various methods such as frying, roasting and baking.
• Provides guidance and direction to other dining services employees; may be assigned as supervisor to a shift of dining services employees.
• Assists with food, drinks, and supplies ordering when supervisor is absent.
• Shares knowledge and trains new employees on departmental procedures.
• Helps customers with special requests or concerns.
• Keeps management informed of any concerns or incidents that occur throughout the shift and contacts management for assistance when necessary.
• Assures food is kept at proper temperatures.
• Assures safe food handling.
• Prepares special and therapeutic meals as directed.
• Stores food stock as it is delivered.
• Verifies and signs invoices upon food and supplies deliveries.
• Rotates products on shelves.
• Maintains and cleans cooking areas.
• Maintains food storage areas.
• Assists on the serving line.
• Assists with delivering catering orders to county buildings.

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a moderately large institutional setting, or one (1) year of experience as a prep-cook at a moderately large institutional setting or at the Care Center.

The preferred candidate will have a Sanitation Certificate.

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position regularly includes working with extreme temperatures.