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Cook, Full Time

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Joliet, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 2/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook, Full Time position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?

LSSI is hiring a full-time Cook at the Joshua Arms location, Monday through Friday. Responsible for preparing, serving, and supervising meal services as assigned.

  • This position complies with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which requires that employees working in certain programs are fully vaccinated unless you have a medical or religious exemption. Routine COVID-19 Testing is required from the COVID-19 vaccination*

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
  • Salary $17/Hourly.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

  • Following menu plans, prepare a variety of high-quality food in specified quantities using standardized recipes.
  • Keep assigned work area clean and follow all sanitation guidelines.
  • Perform all duties following safety guidelines and requirements in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness standards in the cooler, freezer, and overall kitchen areas.
  • Maintain inventory of food, equipment and supplies in the kitchen area.
  • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Background check clearance required.
  • Food Sanitation Certificate, or ability to obtain, required.
  • Experience in commercial or institutional cooking required.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions/directions and to work with minimal supervision required.
  • Experience operating kitchen equipment and appliances in a safe manner required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $17

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