Culinary Worker III

University Housing - Dining Services

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, gravies, soups, sauces, vegetables, cereals, and other forms of food.
• Prepares and cooks foods for special diets from recipes approved by a Registered Dietician.
• Maintains quality, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and product levels of serving line during service.
• Provides courteous service to guests and promotes good customer relations.
• Assists in controlling food waste by utilizing just in time cooking methods.
• Cleans and sanitizes refrigerators, kitchen counters, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
• Prepares and bakes cakes, pies, desserts, and hot breads as required.
• Wraps and labels products for storage and plans for the re-utilization of leftover foods.
• Responsible for filling out production worksheets to track food production, product utilization, shortages, including overproduction and/or spoilage/waste.
• May oversee and train student employees and/or assigned personnel as required.
• Serves foods as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of work experience that is comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.

Food Handlers Certification (FHC) accredited by the American National Standards Institute Based required within probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ability to work in an environment with diverse staff and students.
• Knowledge of food terms, materials, equipment and methods used to prepare food.
• Knowledge of materials and methods used to prepare food on a large scale, use and care of relevant utensils and equipment and food values and nutrition.
• Ability - Plan meals on a large scale.
• Service Orientation - A strong service orientation, actively looking for ways to help people.
• Cleanliness - Knowledge of sanitary procedures and directives; how to use simple cleaning solutions and equipment. Standard mathematics such as addition, subtraction, calculation of fractions, percentages.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3868 - Culinary Worker III position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after March 6, 2023. The starting hourly salary for this position is $17.63.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Job Code: HSG270 For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment web site at: Employment with University Housing.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on May 31, 2023.

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 diningemployment@housing.illinois.edu

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. 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 accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1015878
Job Category: Service Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu