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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $40,019.20 - $44,345.60
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
DuPage County offers a vital employment opportunity for individuals interested in a Cook position within their Care Center, an establishment dedicated to providing high-quality care and services to the community's residents. DuPage County, a well-known and reputable local government entity, manages various centers and departments with a focus on public health, community welfare, and efficient public service. The Care Center is part of this broad initiative, offering specialized services and requiring the support of skilled culinary professionals to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of its residents and visitors. As a Cook at the DuPage County Care Center, you will... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
- One year of experience as a cook in a moderately large institutional setting, or one year of experience as a prep-cook at a moderately large institutional setting or at the Care Center
- Sanitation certificate preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Post offer physical required
- Pre-employment background check required
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
- One year of experience as a cook in a moderately large institutional setting, or one year of experience as a prep-cook at a moderately large institutional setting or at the Care Center
- Preferred candidate will have a sanitation certificate or will be able to obtain one within six months of hire
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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