Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52909
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
​Agency:  Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: COOK II - 09602 
Skill Option:  UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $4,137- $5,490/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,137/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 8
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, instructs and participates in cooking and preparing food.
• Instructs and assists in the cleaning of work areas, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, food carts, etc., to maintain sanitary and healthful conditions.
• Maintains and guides in the maintenance of equipment, in-servicing, dietary employees in use and care.
• Ensures the working areas are equipped with necessary supplies.
• In the absence of Dietary Manager, responsible for dietary operations, maintains coverage for unscheduled absences on shift assigned.
• Advises supervisor of any problems in the kitchen areas of the facility, i.e., quality of food prepared, accuracy of food served, ie: diet, texture, or fluid consistency faulty equipment, unsafe conditions, employee issues, and members complaints. If necessary, submits an incident report on over-production, under-production, or any other extraordinary incident.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and two (2) years of cooking experience, which provides extensive knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in preparing food on a largescale basis.
• Requires possession of a valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
• Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of food values.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements of food service.
• One (1) year experience estimating the quantity of food items and kitchen supplies needed.
• One (1) year experience instructing employees in proper methods and procedures of food service procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to stand, stoop, twist and bend for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50pounds.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 4- 5:00am-1:00pm & 4-11:30am-7:30pm EOW
Headquarter Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Work County: Cook
Email: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the  career portal for State employees and review the  Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on  Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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