Wheaton, IL – Cook

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 40,019 - 44,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Holidays pay or paid time off

Job summary

DuPage County is pleased to offer a Cook position assigned to the Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. Multiple positions available with 5:00am–1:00pm or 11:00am–7:00pm shifts; every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The role involves preparing a variety of dishes and leading dining services staff on shift. A high school diploma and one year of cook or prep-cook experience are required; sanitation certification is preferred or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of cook experience in a moderately large institutional setting, or one year as prep-cook in a similar setting or Care Center.
• Sanitation certificate preferred or obtainable within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of dishes including meats, poultry, eggs, soups, vegetables, salads, sauces and baked goods using methods such as frying, roasting and baking.
• Provides guidance and direction to other dining services employees; may supervise a shift of dining services staff.
• Assists with food, drinks, and supplies ordering when supervisor is absent.
• Trains new employees on departmental procedures.
• Helps customers with special requests or concerns.
• Keeps management informed of concerns or incidents during the shift and contacts management when necessary.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and safe handling practices.
• Prepares special and therapeutic meals as directed.
• Stores delivered food stock and verifies invoices.
• Rotates products on shelves and maintains cooking and storage areas.
• Assists on serving line and with delivering catering orders to county buildings.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervision

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $40,019.20 – $44,345.60 Annually

Hours: 5:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 11a.m. – 7p.m.; all shifts include every other weekend and rotating holidays as scheduled

Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

We are pleased to offer a job opportunity for a Cook position within DuPage County. Multiple positions available and assigned to the Care Center with shifts of 5:00am – 1:00pm and 11am-7pm; all shifts to include every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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 sign 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

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 or will be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.