Cook Jacksonville, IL

Gateway Foundation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility – Cook

Cook (Wednesday – Saturday) – Jacksonville, IL 62650

• Wednesday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Saturday, 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for clients in accordance with established recipes and menus.
• Completing advance preparation steps, using kitchen utensils and equipment, and inspecting and testing food.
• Ensuring proper storage of goods, supplies, and leftovers.
• Cleaning and organizing work and serving areas and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Assisting in menu planning and training of clients assigned to kitchen duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Illinois Department of Public Health Food Protection Manager Certification required.
• Six months training in cooking techniques and procedures required.
• Minimum one year related work experience.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand stationary up to two hours at a time regularly, and up to four hours frequently.
• Ability to walk or move about for more than six hours at a time.
• Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and manipulate kitchen implements and utensils.
• Normal or corrected vision necessary to read recipes and instructions, and measure or portion food items. Color vision and sense of smell necessary to inspect food items for spoilage.

• Pay Range: $15.00‑$18.23 per hour (based on experience and credentials).
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash‑saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Gateway.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 18 paid time off days per year (accruals increase with service). Nine paid company holidays.
• Training & Development Programs, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year, eLearning access, and clinical supervision.

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran status are protected classes. Please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.