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West Central Illinois Aging Network
Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,841 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibility for kitchen (including staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.) Responsible for leading the shift in the production of meals for meal sites, home delivered meals, frozen meals, and special events, as required. Prepare food for cooking in a timely manner and with care given to safeguard the food's quality and integrity. Food Handler's Sanitation Certificate is mandatory. Will prepare food for Supportive Living Facility, Home Delivered meals, Congregate meals, and any other duties that may be required from time to time. Duties include but are not limited to: Cook Entrée's for Lunch Meal Ready Bulk Food (Entrée) For Delivery to Counties Ready Bulk Food (Entrée's) For Hot HDM Cook/Reheat Soup for Lunch Prep Entrée's for Supper Meal Take Out Trash as Needed Keep area clean and free from debris at all time May be required to serve food on 4th floor if needed Other Duties as