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Cook - McLean County Nursing HomeMinimum Starting Rate: $17.1735/hrPosition Status: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Scheduled hours vary.Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipesEnsure that all kitchen facilities are maintained in sanitary conditionServes hot foods on tray line for mealsPre-preparation of foods for the following dayCleans up work area pots pans utensils and equipmentSupervision of staff in absence of Dietary SupervisorOther duties as assignedKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of food preparation and processing equipmentConsiderable knowledge of menu requirements food storage methods and general dietary considerationsAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to operate and maintain all standard kitchen equipmentAbility to prepare a schedule of meals with a minimum supervisionAbility to work effectively with fellow workers and othersAbility to supervise a small staff to produce large volume meals in a timely fashionSkilled in large quantity cookingRequired QualificationsAbility to follow recipes and increase or decrease amounts according to portions neededAbility to make simple estimates relative to quantity of food requiredKnowledge of can and dipper sizes and corresponding measuresKnowledge of sanitation practices in food serviceAbility to supervisePreferred QualificationsExperience as a cook in an institutional or restaurant setting preferredPhysical Attributes/DemandsAbility to perform light unskilled manual labor such as dusting mopping vacuuming etc.Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequentlyAbility to lift and maneuver moderately heavy tools and equipmentAbility to read and comprehend recipes menus etc.Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions/procedures correctlyBenefits PackageMcLean 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 ProgramFull salary range: $17.17-26.62 per hourAbout McLean County Nursing HomeMcLean 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 $146 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 For more information on McLean County Nursing home please visit to ApplyClick Apply at the bottom of this post.If applying through a job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government's Job Board located at of your application is maintained upon request.McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.