Cook

Salary : $40,019.20 - $44,345.60 AnnuallyLocation : Wheaton, ILJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 25-00136Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care CenterOpening Date: 11/14/2025Hours: 5:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 11a.m. - 7p.m.; all shifts include every other weekend and rotating holidays as scheduledPOSITION SUMMARYWe are pleased to offer a job opportunity for a Cook position within DuPage County.Multiple positions available and assigned to the Care Center with shifts of 5:00am - 1:00pm and 11am-7pm; all shifts to include every other weekend and rotating holidays.This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal daysTo learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit:For detailed information on paid time off, visit:This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Council 31 Bargaining UnitDuPage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities Include: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 bakingProvides guidance and direction to other dining services employees; may be assigned as supervisor to a shift of dining services employeesAssists with food, drinks, and supplies ordering when supervisor is absentShares knowledge and trains new employees on departmental proceduresHelps 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 necessaryAssures food is kept at proper temperatures.Assures safe food handlingPrepares special and therapeutic meals as directedStores food stock as it is deliveredVerifies and sign invoices upon food and supplies deliveriesRotates products on shelvesMaintains and cleans cooking areasMaintains food storage areasAssists on the serving lineAssists with delivering catering orders to county buildings.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDERequirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:Completion of a High school Diploma or General Equivalency DiplomaOne(1) year of experience as a Cook in a moderately large institutional setting, or one (1) year of experience as a prep-cook at a moderately large institutional setting or at the Care CenterThe preferred candidate will have a Sanitation Certificate or will be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.A post offer physical is required.A pre-employment background check is required.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work environment for this position regularly includes working with extreme temperatures.DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.To learn more details, visit our01Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?YesNo02How many years of experience do you have as a Cook or a prep-cook in a moderately large institutional setting or at the Care Center?13 + years of relevant experience8-12 years of relevant experience4-7 years of relevant experience1 -3 years of relevant experienceLess than 1 year of relevant experienceNone of the above03Do you possess a sanitation certificate?YesNoNo, But I am willing to obtain one within 6 months of hire04Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.YesNo