Extra Help Culinary Worker IV - Dining Services, University Housing at University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

Extra Help Culinary Worker IV - Dining Services, University Housing




Dining Services - University Housing




Job Summary

The Extra Help Culinary Worker IV plans, coordinates and performs large-scale cooking and baking in a large food service unit. Supervisors will engage and implement University Housing's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.



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 guests 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

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Standing/Walking : Frequently

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Reaching/Stretching : Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling : Occasionally

Physical Endurance : Occasionally

Manual Dexterity : Frequently

Balance/Coordination : Occasionally

Climbing : Occasionally

Operating Machinery : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme Cold : Occasionally

Extreme Heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Frequently

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Frequently

Hazards : Frequently

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

Tight Spaces : Occasionally

Work Outdoors : Occasionally

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 some risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to open flames.



Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Rate of Pay:


The rate of pay for Extra Help Culinary Worker IV positions start at $23.95 per hour. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.



Work Schedule:


We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.



Extra Help Positions:


Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.



Application Procedures:


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 11/25/24. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please not that submitting a request is no guarantee that our office will select you for employment. Application instructions can be found at the following link: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructions.pdf



Questions:


If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Adam Bullock at 217-233-2035 or adamjb@illinois.edu.

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: 1027782
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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