<p>PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.</p> <p>LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: NUTRITIONS AND FOOD SERVICES</p> <p>SHIFT: 12:00PM-8:00PM</p> <p>PAY RANGE: $26.578- $28.133</p> <p>Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.</p> <p>Job Summary SEIU 73</p> <p>Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of large food quantities for patient meals, cafeteria and special functions within a schedule to ensure timely meal service, using standardized recipes and a full range of equipment.</p> <p>Typical Duties</p> <ul> <li>Prepares, seasons, and cooks food items per established menu, for patients, cafeteria, and special functions, utilizing standardized recipes, and monitors and records· food temperatures and holding times for safe food handling. </li><li>Operates a variety of institutional cooking equipment, including deep fat fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, tilt skillets, steam jacketed kettles, pressure cookers, slicers, food processors, steamers, and ranges, according to methods required for food being prepared and adheres to safety procedures. </li><li>Portions foods prepared in bulk for appropriate distribution or service for patient, cafeteria, or special functions. </li><li>Cleans all equipment used, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Reports all equipment malfunctions. </li><li>Recommends changes in menu, techniques, and procedures for improvement in service. </li><li>Follows hospital and departmental safety and sanitation procedures. </li><li>Attends in-service training and other meetings as required by the department and hospital. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview) </li><li>Must possess an active State of Illinois (ServSafe) Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview) </li><li>Must possess an active City of Chicago Foodservice Sanitation Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview) </li><li>Two (2) years of full-time institutional quantity cookery work experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of an approved Culinary Arts Program is preferred </li><li>Two (2) years of full-time institutional quantity cookery work experience in a hospital </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of methods and techniques of institutional cooking </li><li>Knowledge of the operation of a wide range of institution cooking equipment </li><li>Ability to read and write English </li><li>Ability to understand and do simple arithmetic for weights, measures and tallies </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics continued</p> <ul> <li>Ability to follow standardized recipes for volume cooking utilizing accurate weights and measures </li><li>Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions </li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds utilizing proper technique </li><li>Ability to withstand a very warm work environment, going in and out of a refrigerator and sudden changes in temperature </li><li>Ability to withstand long periods of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, stooping, twisting and turning </li></ul> <p>Physical and Environmental Demands</p> <p>This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.</p> <p>For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.</p> <p>VETERAN PREFERENCE</p> <p>PLEASE READ</p> <p>When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service</p> <p>To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:</p> <ul> <li>Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. </li><li>Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" </li><li>Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <p>A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.</p> <p>If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference</p> <p>VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.</p> <p>MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.</p> <ul> <li>Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. </li><li>Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, h </li></ul> <p>Healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.</p> <ul> <li>CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. </li></ul> <p>COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.</p>