COOK ; UMP

Job Requisition : 52490

Opening Date: 01/06/2026

Closing Date: 01/20/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class

Title:

COOK I - 09601

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,879 - $5,216 per month ($46,548 - $62,592 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME

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

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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Cook I for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to prepare and cook on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff. Assumes responsibility for the section of the meal preparation assigned. Batch cooks according to policies and procedures.

• Prepares and cooks on a quantity scale basis for individuals and staff of the Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, bake ovens, steam kettles.
• Assists in the inspection of the kitchen to verify the kitchen is equipped with the necessary supplies and needed food.
• Cleans equipment and work area to maintain sanitation, safety and conditions.
• Serves as back‑up for the food service line with food/batch cook required food items.
• Completes all Department of Human Services (DHS) mandatory training requirements and participates in education workshops to maintain profession and competency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and six (6) months of cooking experience which provides working knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large‑scale basis.

* 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

• Requires the ability to obtain a valid Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American…