Culinary Assistant

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); In loco; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement and supplemental retirement

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid holiday/administrative closures

Paid benefit time

Descrizione del lavoro

Illinois State University is seeking a Culinary Assistant to join the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. You will assist Culinary Associates in the preparation and service of food in residential dining centers, greet customers, answer questions, and help keep the dining room welcoming and orderly.

Under guidance of experienced professionals, you will contribute to quality ingredients and processes in renovated facilities, supporting a diverse campus community and providing

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months of experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
• Post-offer pre-employment physical examination required.

Mansioni

• Assist Culinary Associates in food preparation and service in residential dining centers.
• Greet customers, answer questions, and provide customer service.
• Clear tables and restock condiments to maintain a friendly dining room environment.

Conoscenze

Food prep experience

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: Culinary Assistant
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 15 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.

This position is an integral part of our dining operations staff. Led by experienced culinary professionals, we offer staff the opportunity to work in newly-renovated facilities and are committed to using quality ingredients and processes. This position plays an integral role in accomplishing this goal by assisting Culinary Associates in the preparation and service of food in residential dining centers. This position also assists in maintaining a friendly and orderly environment in the dining room by greeting customers as they enter, assisting with questions and service needs, and performing other customer service tasks, such as clearing tables and restocking condiments.

Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$17.76 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Six (6) months of experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
3. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Full knowledge and acceptance of principles of diversity.
2. Good communications skills; ability to read and write; ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently; ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed instructions.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
4. Must demonstrate exceptional customer services skills.
5. Knowledge of materials and methods used in the preparation of food; knowledge of use and operation of cleaning materials, methods and equipment.

Work Hours

Working hours and days off will be subject to bid

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

This position requires standing, walking, use of fingers and hands, reaching, lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, speaking, and seeing. This position also requires the ability to stand for an extended time without a significant rest period and the ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Proposed Starting Date

2026

Required Applicant Documents

Reference List

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity
American National Standards Institute’s Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification - See Special Instructions to Applicant section for additional options
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicant section for additional options

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].