Culinary Worker IV - Dining Services, University Housing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Culinary Worker IV - Dining Services, University Housing
Dining Services, University Housing
Job Summary
Plans, coordinates and performs large-scale cooking and baking in a large food service unit. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in cooking meats and vegetables, carves meats, and assists in and supervises preparation of salads and desserts.
- Supervises, instructs, and plans the work of others engaged in the preparation of complex quantity cooking and special diets.
- Trains culinary staff in food preparation, appearance standards, sanitation and safety.
- Assists in controlling food waste by enforcing just in time cooking, reutilizing leftover products, and controlling food waste.
- Provides courteous service to guest and promotes good customer relations.
- Prepares and bakes cakes, pastries, and hot breads as required.
- Serves food as required.
- Keeps records and makes reports regarding food inventories, product usage and shortages.
- Assumes responsibility for sanitary conditions of kitchens, storerooms, and refrigerators.
- Assists in the planning of menus as well as course preparation and production.
- Estimates food quantities to be ordered and cooked for a designated number of persons to be served according to menus.
- Requisitions food supplies from storeroom through supervisor.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves moderate lifting and remaining in a stationary position for long periods.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, wet floors, and exposure to open flames.
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.
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 3869 - Culinary Worker IV position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after posting close date. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $24.85 per hour.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Fully onsite - 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 employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website 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 10/20/25. 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.
When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume.
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 Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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: 1033133
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu