Culinary worker

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Culinary Worker I

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About UIS : Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system.

The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http : / / www.uis.edu.

Application deadline : 5 / 23 / 2024

Minimum Starting Salary : $15.00 per hour / 7.5 hour work day

Summary

Employees at this level perform a variety of repetitive tasks in a food service unit. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Assists in arrangement / cleaning of dining area / food service equipment; sets up tables and trays. Assists in preparing salads, prepares cold plate combinations, prepares ingredients and makes sandwiches.

Assists in preparing food for cooking, including meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and other food for serving. Performs hand dishwashing;

responsible for the storage of clean pots and pans. Cleans and polishes kitchen items and silver; cleans up spilled food or beverage or broken dishes, and removes trash.

Sweeps, dusts, and cleans food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors. Scours and / or cleans counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit;

clears tables and carries soiled dishes to kitchen. Places food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or stores them in refrigerated storage cabinets.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

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).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Cleanliness Knowledge of sanitary procedures and directives; how to use simple cleaning solutions and equipment.

Service Orientation - A strong service orientation, actively looking for ways to help people.

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.

Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Physical Demands

Standing : Frequently Walking : Frequently Sitting : Occasionally Lifting : Occasionally Carrying : Occasionally Pushing : Occasionally Pulling : Occasionally Climbing : Occasionally Balancing : Occasionally Stooping : Occasionally Kneeling : Occasionally Crouching : Occasionally Crawling : Occasionally Reaching : Frequently Handling : Frequently Grasping : Frequently Feeling : Frequently Talking : Occasionally Hearing : Frequently Repetitive Motions : Frequently Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Occasionally Taste / Smell : Rarely Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Rarely Extreme heat : Rarely Humid : Occasionally Wet : Frequently Noise : Frequently Hazards : Rarely Temperature Change : Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally Vibration : Occasionally

Union Affiliation : This position classification is represented by University Professionals of Illinois, Local 4100 Service, Clerical or Technical Union.

Employment Policies and other information

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community.

Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment.

Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference : For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your :
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

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 by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

Last updated : 2024-05-15