Culinary Specialist — Campus Dining & Events

Illinois State University; Normal, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Culinary Associate to join the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. You will work under experienced culinary professionals in renovated facilities, preparing fresh menu items and contributing to a vibrant campus dining experience.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service, with opportunities to showcase skills in woks, salads, grilling, and pizza making while supporting inclusive, high-quality food services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work experience comparable to the lower level of this series, including food preparation with standard recipes.
• Post-offer pre-employment physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and delicious menu items using a broad range of culinary skills and equipment.
• Participate in display cooking with woks, salads, grilling, and pizza making.
• Assist dining operations staff in delivering high-quality food services.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Supervise staff

Train student employees

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Utensils & equipment care

Job description

Illinois State University is seeking a Culinary Associate to join the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. You will work under experienced culinary professionals in renovated facilities, preparing fresh menu items and contributing to a vibrant campus dining experience.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service, with opportunities to showcase skills in woks, salads, grilling, and pizza making while supporting inclusive, high-quality food services.