Culinary Worker III - Dining Services, University Housing
University of Illinois

Culinary Worker III - Dining Services, University Housing

Dining Services - University Housing

Job Summary
Performs the duties associated with moderately complex cooking and baking. The duties will be performed under the general supervision from a designated supervisor. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, gravies, soups, sauces, vegetables, cereals, and other forms of food.
• Prepares and cooks foods for special diets from recipes approved by a Registered Dietitian.
• Maintains quality, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and product levels of serving line during service.
• Provides courteous service to guests and promotes good customer relations.
• Assists in controlling food waste by utilizing just in time cooking methods.
• Cleans and sanitizes refrigerators, kitchen counters, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
• Prepares and bakes cakes, pies, desserts, and hot breads as required.
• Wraps and labels products for storage and plans for the re-utilization of leftover foods.
• Responsible for filling out production worksheets to track food production, product utilization, shortages, including overproduction and/or spoilage/waste.
• May oversee and train student employees and/or assigned personnel as required.
• Serves foods as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Standing/Walking : Frequently

Bending/Stooping : Frequently

Reaching/Stretching : Frequently

Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

Physical Endurance : Occasionally

Manual Dexterity : Occasionally

Balance/Coordination : Occasionally

Climbing : Occasionally

Operating Machinery : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme Cold : Occasionally

Extreme Heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Frequently

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Frequently

Hazards : Frequently

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

Tight Spaces : Occasionally

Work Outdoors : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Position involves working in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves frequent bending, lifting, remaining in a stationary position and moving throughout the assigned work area as well as moving and operating kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery and wet floors. Industry standards related to cleanliness will be maintained at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience that is comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.
3. As required by the position to be filled, possession of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Handler Training Certification (from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited trainer).

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3868 - Culinary Worker III position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $19.88 to $24.93 per hour.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits including paid leave and holidays:

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing .

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 11/25/24. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at 217-244-2977 or careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027719
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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