Culinary Worker IV, CDL

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders.
Be a part of our story. For 75 years, the CDL has been preparing young children for success by offering play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, designed at the classroom level to meet the needs and interests of the children enrolled. The CDL facilitates student observations of children, allows select research/teaching projects to occur at the school, and serves as a center for teacher training. Since it opened, more than 4,000 children and 84,000 University of Illinois students have benefited from teaching and learning opportunities at the CDL. When you join the CDL team, you are joining a legacy of leadership that has impacted thousands of lives. You will join a collegial atmosphere where teachers are truly supported not only through promotion opportunities, but also in daily operation support. Be part of a three-teacher team that allows you the flexibility and freedom to be creative in your teaching approach.

THERE ARE BENEFITS TO BELONGING TO OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Benefits-eligible employees participate in a comprehensive set of State of Illinois and University of Illinois group benefit programs. This position will participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) retirement plan with an employer contribution. State group insurance benefits and extended coverage for eligible dependents is available. The State of Illinois covers much of the cost of health and dental coverage, and all of the cost of vision and basic life insurance equal to your annual salary. Other optional benefits such as additional term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability are available.

This position will have paid time off. There are nine designated paid holidays plus two floating holidays yearly. This position may earn up to twelve days of vacation per year. Up to twelve paid sick leave days will be available to care for yourself, a member of your household or other eligible family member. Paid parental leave up to six weeks per academic year, immediately following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child will be available. Other paid time off includes bereavement, military duty, and jury duty.

This position is eligible for a tuition waiver benefit to continue your education. Release time from work to continue your education may be arranged. Employees with at least seven years of service can apply for a 50% tuition waiver for dependent children.

The Faculty/Staff Assistance services provides personal, professional, and confidential assistance to staff and their household members experiencing problems that interfere with work or well-being.

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Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Dining Service Operations • Prepare snack menu on a semester basis for ECDL and CDL buildings that meet CACFP and DCFS guidelines/standards. • Coordinate with catering service to create a lunch menu for ECDL and CDL buildings that meet CACFP and DCFS standards. • Work with kitchen staff to maintain inventory of food to control food costs. • Order food weekly from GFS to stock kitchens for snack menus. • Monitor food deliveries to ensure food is up to code. • Maintain current Nutrition Labels of food served on our snack menus. • Plan Family Picnics and other events requested by Administrative Staff. • Act as a liaison between classrooms and kitchen staff. • Keep record of food allergies and meal choices for children and staff to ensure food safety.
• Supervision • Ensure menus are followed as planned; document any necessary changes for DCFS and CACFP records. • Complete Annual Reviews for Kitchen Staff. • Maintain CDL storage and supply areas to pass semester kitchen inspections. • Establish work schedule to ensure kitchens are time efficient. • Approve leave requests based on available schedule. • Supervise kitchen use and clean up by CDL teachers and researchers using the facilities. • Make sure kitchen staff is following procedures put in place through the Illinois Department of Public Health. (i.e., Food temperatures are logged, proper handwashing procedures
  are followed, food is dated). • Complete any other related duties as assigned.
• Manage USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program • Collect all receipts and documentation throughout the month and document on a running spreadsheet. • Email monthly profit loss totals to CACFP representative on a monthly basis. • Communicate with CACFP representative regularly to ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Professional Development
  • Participate in professional development activities as specified in DCFS licensing regulations and accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of general work experience in quantity cooking in a commercial setting.
• One (1) year (12 months) of experience comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification within three months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of large-scale kitchen management, sanitary procedures and directives.
• Ability - Plan simple menus.
• Supervision - Ability to supervise and instruct subordinates.
• Service orientation - Actively looking for ways to help the kitchen and teaching staff in daily food service operations, and program administration in identifying changes to improve food service.
• 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, including those required for the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Public Health and Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Attention to Detail - Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3869 - Culinary Worker IV position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 2/10/2025. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $49,816.00.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment. Work for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

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 February 6, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting including a cover letter, resume, complete transcripts and name and contact information for three references. 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. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Molly Harmon at meharmo2@illinois.edu or 217-333-8050. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Record of a current medical examination on a form prescribed by the Department is required.

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 accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1028759
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu