Part-Time Cook

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated part-time Cook to join their Child Development Center. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for students and staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will also manage food supplies, maintain a clean kitchen environment, and accommodate dietary restrictions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while working in a supportive and engaging environment. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in cooking for large groups.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and comply with food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals and snacks to classrooms.
• Monitor quality and safety of food supplies.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and utensils.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Food safety and sanitation

Menu planning

Problem-solving

Education

Food Service Sanitation License

Tools

Cooking utensils

Food supplies

Job description

Part-Time Cook

Hourly Rate: $15.75

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Anticipated Start Date in early August 2025.

The Child Development Center (CDC) Cook is responsible for preparing and providing breakfast, lunches, and afternoon snacks for CDC students and employees according to applicable nutrition, sanitation, and department guidelines. The Child Development Center Cook is an on-campus, part-time, 19-hours or less per week, non-union position on a schedule established by the CDC Assistant Director. The position requires timely preparation and delivery of food to classrooms and the ability to cook palatable food in large quantities. The Cook must also comply with detailed nutrition and public health guidelines and maintain up-to-date information and training.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor quality and safety of food supplies.
• Prepare food items.
• Clean and sanitize work area, utensils, and cookware.
• Deliver meals and snacks to classrooms.
• Properly dispose of refuse.
• Order, receive, stock supplies, and conduct monthly inventory.
• Routine handling of cookware & supplies necessary for the preparation, distribution, & serving of food.
• Plan menus and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Special arrangements are necessary to accommodate food allergies and diet restrictions.
• Identify and resolve problems interfering with food service operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• One (1) year of experience in cooking for large groups.
• Must pass a background check as specified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Parkland College.
• A valid State of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License, Permit, Certification, and Registration.
• Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to fulfill position responsibilities.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

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For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer