Cook

Minimum Starting Rate:

$18.3028/hr

Position Status:

Full-Time Work Schedule:

Scheduled hours vary. Position Summary The Cook is responsible for directing supervising and assisting in the preparation and cooking of complete meals and special diet meals for a large number of people included but not limited to residents visitors and staff members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes Ensure that all kitchen facilities are maintained in sanitary condition Serves hot foods on tray line for meals Pre-preparation of foods for the following day Cleans up work area pots pans utensils and equipment Supervision of staff in absence of Dietary Supervisor Other duties as assigned Knowledge Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of food preparation and processing equipment Considerable knowledge of menu requirements food storage methods and general dietary considerations Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to operate and maintain all standard kitchen equipment Ability to prepare a schedule of meals with a minimum supervision Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others Ability to supervise a small staff to produce large volume meals in a timely fashion Skilled in large quantity cooking Required Qualifications Ability to follow recipes and increase or decrease amounts according to portions needed Ability to make simple estimates relative to quantity of food required Knowledge of can and dipper sizes and corresponding measures Knowledge of sanitation practices in food service Ability to supervise Preferred Qualifications Experience as a cook in an institutional or restaurant setting preferred Physical Attributes/Demands Ability to perform light unskilled manual labor such as dusting mopping vacuuming etc. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently Ability to lift and maneuver moderately heavy tools and equipment Ability to read and comprehend recipes menus etc. Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions/procedures correctly Benefits Package McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Member Rewards Program Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Spending Account (DSA)

Supplemental Insurance:

Life, Critical Illness and Accident County provided Life Insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension) Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays Identity Protection Charitable Giving Employee Assistance Program Full salary range: $18.3028 -$27.98 per hour (upper range based on long term career with McLean County) About McLean County Nursing Home McLean County is the largest county by land area in the state of Illinois with a population of over 172000. McLean County Government is a fast-moving and dynamic workplace established to locally administer Illinois State laws and serve the community in a variety of ways throughout our multitude of departments. With a $130+ million operating budget over 800 employees and an Aa1 Bond Rating McLean County Government is positioned to maintain and expand its reputation for excellence in local government. McLean County Nursing Home has a long tradition of providing for the welfare and care of its citizens dating back to 1878. In 1974 the citizens of the County decided to continue the tradition of providing care to the elderly when they passed a referendum to build the current Nursing Home at its current location. While the citizens of McLean County can be very proud of the building they have provided our most important asset is the professional dedicated and caring staff who work in our facility. Our philosophy is to provide quality care in an atmosphere that allows both residents and their families to feel comfortable and welcomed during the resident's stay. McLean County Nursing Home has a history of having a solid reputation in the community for providing consistent quality care for those who live here. We intend to uphold that reputation by continuing to maintain and improve our standards of excellence. To learn more about all the services McLean County Government provides the community please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/. For more information on McLean County Nursing home please visit https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/91/Nursing-Home. How to Apply If applying through a job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government's Job Board located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2068/Jobs. Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request. McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.