Senior Campus Kitchen Chef & Menu Lead

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a skilled food service professional to oversee high-volume cooking and baking operations. You will train staff, manage inventories, and supervise kitchen and dining areas while ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires planning menus, coordinating portions, and supporting special-diet preparations. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with purchasing and dietary staff to deliver quality meals for a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of general work experience in quantity cooking in a commercial setting.
• One year of experience comparable to the lower level of this series.
• Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Training Certification as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs and directs complex quantity cooking and baking.
• Trains workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Prepares and bakes desserts and sauces.
• Supervises kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
• Assists with inventories of food and reporting shortages.
• Assists with purchases and requisitions for supplies and equipment.
• Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures for quality.
• Plans portions, production timing, and workstation arrangements.
• Prepares food for special diets as dictated by recipes.
• Supervises disposal of leftovers and participates in menu planning.

Skills

Knowledge of large-scale cooking

Meal planning

Supervision

Sanitation and safety

Attention to detail

Quality control

Mathematics (fractions/percentages)

Organizing and prioritizing work

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a skilled food service professional to oversee high-volume cooking and baking operations. You will train staff, manage inventories, and supervise kitchen and dining areas while ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires planning menus, coordinating portions, and supporting special-diet preparations. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with purchasing and dietary staff to deliver quality meals for a