Lead Cook | Veterans Home Kitchen Supervisor

State of Illinois; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid holidays

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.