Campus Dining Prep & Service Specialist

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University Housing in Champaign, IL is seeking an Extra Help Culinary Worker II to assist in the preparation and serving of food within a university dining setting. The role supports a respectful, inclusive team environment and operates in an industrial kitchen.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of food prep experience, and a possible Food Handlers Certification during training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of food prep experience in a commercial setting.
• Food Handlers Certification (FHC) may be required at hire or during training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in preparing food items including cleaning, dicing, slicing, and weighing ingredients.
• Assist in cooking tasks and serving of food; portion and wrap items for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Provide courteous service and support to guests; train student staff as needed.
• Fill production worksheets tracking food production, utilization, shortages, and waste.
• Report equipment failures to supervisor and maintain equipment and supplies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Food terminology

Math calculations

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Housing in Champaign, IL is seeking an Extra Help Culinary Worker II to assist in the preparation and serving of food within a university dining setting. The role supports a respectful, inclusive team environment and operates in an industrial kitchen.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of food prep experience, and a possible Food Handlers Certification during training.