Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Position Title: Support Service Worker
Closing Date/Time: 01/10/2025
Salary: $3,553 - $4,521/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,553/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 6
Plan/BU: RC009
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.
Posting Identification Number 41386
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
* Performs routine tasks in the kitchen, dining room, or other dietary areas.
* Performs routine food distribution and cleanup duties.
* Takes inventory and document daily records of nourishments, leftovers, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
* Clean and maintains sanitary standards of kitchen, washing, scrubbing, mopping, dusting, polishing, or waxing floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture, appliances, fixtures, and equipment.
* Assists in preparing Ala Cart menu items, room trays (early or late) sack lunches for outings or medical appointments as needed.
* Rotation for familiarity and knowledge to be proficient in all areas of the Dietary Department.
* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school SUPPLEMENTED by six (6) months experience in dietary related support service.
Conditions of Employment
* Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health related policies and guidance.
* Requires the ability to pass a background check.
* Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
* Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
* Requires the ability to work with various types of cleaning equipment and a variety of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and solutions.
* Requires the ability to stand, stoop, twist, and bend for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period.
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 50 pounds.
Work Hours: (3) Shifts 6:00AM-2:00PM & (3) Shifts 11:30AM-7:30PM
Work Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Agency Contact: ...@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
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:
* ...@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
* ...@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
* ...@illinois.gov
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago