Cook I (UMP)

Job Description

Posting Identification Number 45866

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to perform tasks involved in the handling, preparation, cooking, storage and proper disposal of foods in varying quantities during a typical workday on a large-scale basis. Equips the working area with a list of supplies for food production on a daily basis. Loads and unloads food items. Coordinates cooking operations in the absence of the Cook II.

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks involved in the handling, preparation, cooking, storage and proper disposal of foods in varying quantities during a typical workday on a large-scale basis.
• Equips the working area with a list of supplies for food production daily.
• Cleans up after self in the cooking area and maintains storerooms and refrigerators in a neat, organized manner to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Coordinates cooking operations in the absence of the Cook II.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerate above.