Federal Work Study - Culinary Arts & Hospitality Lab Mise en Place

Elgin Community College; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a student worker to assist in production lab classes, prepping ingredients under chef instructors, and maintaining sanitation in a culinary setting.

The role requires knife skills, Servsafe certification, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. It supports flexible fall scheduling and offers a gate into culinary program exposure within ECC.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction from chef instructors.
• Proper knife skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, bend, twist.
• Holds current Servsafe Sanitation Certificate.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production sheet.
• Cut, measure & distribute required ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with instructor chefs.
• Setup and sanitize work area.
• Breakdown work area, sanitize and store equipment.
• Knowledge/adherence to sanitation regulations.

Skills

Knife skills

Lift 40 lbs

Stand long hours

Take direction

Servsafe Certificate

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Flexible Fall Semester

Rate of Pay:

$13.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

Student worker will work closely with chef instructors to prep ingredients for production lab classes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to take direction from chef instructor(s)
• Proper knife skills
• Ability to lift 40LBS, bend, twist
• Holds current Servsafe Sanitation Certificate
• Ability to stand for extended amounts of time

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Prefer current culinary student.

Essential Duties:

1. 1. Follow daily production sheet
2. 2. Cut, measure & distribute required ingredients
3. 3. Communicate effectively with instructor chefs
4. 4. Setup and sanitize work area
5. 5. Breakdown work area, sanitize and store equipment
6. 6. Knowledge/adherence to sanitation regulations

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Wet or humid (non-weather related)

Hazards

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.