Culinary Worker II - Dining Services, University Housing

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Culinary Worker II to prepare and serve food in a dynamic dining environment. The role includes food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in food preparation. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
• Possession of Food Handler Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food items for University Housing.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Provides courteous service to guests.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Culinary Worker II - Dining Services, University Housing

Dining Services - University Housing

Job Summary

Prepares and serves food product(s) for University Housing, Dining Services. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of food items, including such tasks as cleaning, dicing, slicing and peeling food items, and weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Performs simple cooking, grilling, and food preparation, such as boiling eggs, making jello, making toast, and making coffee; cooking items for cold salad preparation; assisting in mixing, kneading, panning, and baking bread/desserts.
• Prepares and assists in serving of food as required. Portions, serves and wraps the food, or places it directly on plates for service to patrons, such as cutting pies or sandwiches and making beverages.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, counters, tables, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Maintains quality, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and product levels of serving line during service.
• May oversee and train student employees and/or assigned personnel as required.
• Provides courteous service to guests and promotes good customer relations.
• Wraps and labels products for storage and plans for the re-utilization of leftover foods.
• Serves foods as required.
• Responsible for filling out production worksheets to track food production, product utilization, shortages, including overproduction and/or spoilage/waste.
• Reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor, maintains equipment and supplies needed in service area.

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 : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Frequently

Hazards : Occasionally

Temperature Changes : Occasionally

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

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six (6) months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
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 3867 - Culinary Worker II position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is 8/18/25. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $18.66/hr.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on employment with University Housing, please visit our recruitment web site 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 6/2/25. 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. 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 Brandon Branson at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

When applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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 [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1030673
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu