Correctional Cook Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $50,500.00 - $58,500.00 Annually
Location : Dixon Correctional Center - Dixon, Illinois
Job Type: Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice
Job Number: 202300457
Division: DOC/DJJ
Department: Dixon Correctional Center
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Responsible for teaching courses and labs in the Commercial Cooking Certificate program.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:

1. In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the appropriate Administrator for review.
2. Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the College.
3. In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Associate Dean.
4. Submit purchase order requests for instructional materials books required commodities and supplies to Associate Dean for approval.
5. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.
6. Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
7. Be on work site for 37.5 hours per week (30 minute lunch).
8. Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.
9. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
10. Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
11. Assist in registration as needed.
12. Consider the general and special needs of the student.Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.
13. Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.
14. Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
15. Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
16. Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics.
17. Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.
18. Prepare EGGC forms task lists and attendance reports as required.
19. Maintain hourly count check on students.
20. Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.
21. Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections regulations and procedures.
22. Maintain equipment assigned to area.

Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree Preferred.

Experience Requirements:

Teaching Experience Desired.Experience in Food Service Required.

Knowledge:

Nutritional Requirements.

Skills:

Preparation and serving of commercially cooked items.Knowledge of food preparation techniques.Knowledge of sanitation and safety as well as food presentation.Must have good communication skills.

Personal Requirements:

Good Interpersonal Skills.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
Department of Corrections
(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Vacation Hours
Vacation hours for the Department of Corrections employees are loaded at the beginning of each fiscal year, although it is credited to the employees on a monthly basis. All vacation time has to be used prior to the end of the fiscal year, or it will be lost. The amount of time employees receive is based on the number of years of service.
Years of Service
Hours Per Year
Monthly Accrual Rate
1-8 years
135 hours
11.25 hours
9-14 years
150 hours
12.50 hours
15-20 years
187.5 hours
15.63 hours
21+ years
210 hours
17.50 hours
Vacation time will be prorated when employees are not on a paid status for the entire month.
Sick Hours
Full-time Department of Corrections employees will be granted 7.5 hours of sick time each month. Employees can accrue up to a maximum of 1350 hours.
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave of up to four (4) weeks for approved full-time employees with one (1) or more years of service.
Holidays
The Department of Corrections provides for the following paid holidays: January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day (every other year), Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%.
(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Lake Land College provides full-time Department of Correction employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Voluntary Benefits
Lake Land College offers Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance at group rates paid by employees.
Flexible Spending Account
Full-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.
Medical Insurance
Lake Land College offers two health plan options -one Traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance.
Current Monthly Rates
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Plan A (Traditional)
See table below
$591.91
$739.18
Plan B (HDHP)
See table below *
$344.40 *
$531.59 *
* Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.
DOC Premium
Salary Range
Monthly Rates
Salary Range
Monthly Rates
$27,300 or less
$36.00
$54,801-68,600
$46.00
$27,301-$41,200
$41.00
$68,601 and over
$48.50
$41,201-$54,800
$43.50
Health Savings Accounts
An HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. An HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. Please refer to the DOC Health Insurance Rate Sheet for Monthly Contributions.
Dental Insurance
Lake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Dental Insurance
$0.00 + DOC Premium*
$18.26 + DOC Premium*
$28.88 + DOC Premium*
*If employees have both Medical and Dental Insurance, the DOC premium will only be charged once if employee has the same coverage level on both medical and dental.
Vision Insurance
Lake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Vision Insurance
$5.59
$10.62
$15.51