IVH-Q COOK II (FULL-TIME) (UMP)

State of Illinois; Quincy (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid holidays

Deferred Compensation

Résumé du poste

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Cook II for the Quincy Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The role directs, instructs, and participates in food preparation on an assigned shift, guiding cooks and dietary staff, and coordinating with a Dietitian on special diets and menus.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen operations, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring equipment, supplies, and safety standards are met. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Qualifications

• Requires high school completion and two years of cooking experience.
• Valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate or Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.

Responsabilités

• Instructs and participates in cooking and preparing food.
• Instructs and assists in cleaning work areas, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, food carts, etc.
• Serves as lead worker; assigns work and provides input into evaluations.
• Maintains equipment, in-service training, and care by dietary staff.
• Ensures working areas have necessary supplies.
• In absence of Dietary Manager, manages dietary operations and coverage.
• Reports issues to supervisor and submits incident reports as needed.

Connaissances

Cooking

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Requisition ID:58846
Opening Date: 10/22/2026Closing Date: 11/06/2026Agency: Department of Veterans' AffairsClass Title:COOK II - 09602Skill Option:UMP CertificateBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary $4,282 monthly; Full Range; $4,282- $5,682 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining Unit Code:RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: Work Hours: 1- 6:00am-2:00pm; 1-9:00am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1707 N 12Th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301
Work County: Adams

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Cook II for the Quincy Veterans Home located in Quincy, Illinois to direct, instruct and participate in the preparation of foods on an assigned shift. Oversees and instructs the cooks, other dietary staff in the preparing and cooking food. Consults with Dietitian on a regular basis regarding special diets and keeps Cooks’ informed of changes regarding menus, recipes and spreadsheets. Operates standard cooking equipment and maintains a sanitary and safe working condition.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, instructs and participates in cooking and preparing food.
• Instructs and assists in the cleaning of work areas, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, food carts, etc., to maintainsanitary and healthful conditions.
• Serves as designated lead worker. Assigns and reviews work. and provides input into performance evaluations.
• Maintains and guides in the maintenance of equipment, in-servicing, dietary employees in use and care.
• Ensures the working areas are equipped with necessary supplies.
• In the absence of Dietary Manager, responsible for dietary operations, maintains coverage for unscheduled absences on shift assigned.
• Advises supervisor of any problems in the kitchen areas of the facility, i.e., quality of food prepared, accuracy of food served, ie: diet, texture, or fluid consistency faulty equipment, unsafe conditions, employee issues, and members complaints. If necessary, submits an incident report on over-production, under-production, or any other extraordinary incident.
• 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 two (2) years of cooking experience, which provides extensive knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in preparing food 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.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• 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.
• Requires possession of a valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, or 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), and requires the employee to maintain the applicable certification in active, valid status throughout employment and provide the employer with updated documentation following each renewal.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits Package

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Veterans 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 veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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