Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL




Child Development Laboratory




Department of Human Development and Family Studies



College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences



Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and implementation of all aspects of the CDL food service program, in addition to completing laundry needs.



Duties & Responsibilities

• Kitchen Maintenance • Maintain kitchen facilities in accordance with University standards for food preparation sites. • Clean, sanitize, and store serving equipment after all meals and snacks. • Maintain CDL storage and supply areas (equipment and food stuffs) in clean and orderly condition. • Maintain food preparation equipment in a clean and operating condition. • Maintain a current inventory of kitchen supplies, equipment, and bulk-item food stuffs. • Supervise kitchen use and clean up by CDL teachers and researchers using the facilities. • Complete any other related duties as assigned.
• Food Preparation • Prepare daily snacks for all classes in the assigned facility - cooking is limited to snack type food and will not involve whole meal preparation. • Set-up trays for serving all snack and lunch meals. • Prepare food for special CDL events as requested. • Participate with program coordinator in menu planning for snacks. • Provide direction to student staff who are providing assistance to or substituting for kitchen staff.
• Laundry/ Fabric Repair & Sewing • Launder on a regular basis (i.e., weekly) art smocks, towels, cot sheets, doll clothes, and other items used in CDL classrooms. • Maintain laundry facilities and equipment in a clean and operating condition. • Maintain an inventory of items that are laundered (e.g., cot sheets, towels, etc.). • Mend all repairable items (e.g., cot sheets, doll clothes, etc.). • Assist teachers with classroom projects that require light sewing.
• Professional Development
  • Participate in professional development activities as specified in DCFS licensing regulations and accreditation standards.

Physical Demands

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Frequently

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

Climbing : Frequently

Balancing : Frequently

Bending/Stooping : Frequently

Kneeling : Frequently

Squatting/Crouching : Frequently

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Position involves working in a kitchen area heated by ovens and stoves as well as exposure to temperatures below 40 degrees F. Position involves light lifting and remaining in a stationary position for long periods.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in a kitchen where there may be some discomfort in low temperature areas (as low as -10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F), as well as working with steam that could be a safety hazard. There is a risk involved when working with dangerous machinery (food production equipment such as meat slicers, steam kettles, etc.), on and around wet floors and lifting heavy materials.



Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Six (6) months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.

Please note there is a post employment requirement: Possess Food Handlers Certification (FHC) within thirty days of employment start date.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in operating kitchen equipment. Ability to read and understand ingredient labels and menus. Working knowledge of portion sizes and service. Working knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Rate of Pay:


The rate of pay for Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL positions is $18.66 per hour set by the collective bargaining agreement.



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 January 5, 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 anme and contact information for three references. 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 Molly Harmon at 217-333-8050 or meharmo2@illinois.edu.


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

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: 1028520
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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