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Retail Dining Associate
Job No: 513638
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Retail Dining Associate
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
General Summary
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 13 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.
This position is an integral part of our dining operations staff. Led by experienced culinary professionals, we offer staff the opportunity to work in newly-renovated facilities and are committed to using quality ingredients and processes. This position plays an integral role in accomplishing this goal by assisting the restaurant manager and assistant manager with all aspects of food production and service in our retail venues. Persons in this position have a hand in food production, sanitation, customer service, and cash handling. This position will work in any one of our retail venues including the Airport Lounge, Business Bistro, Starbucks, Qdoba, McAlister's Deli, The Landing, Timbers, Star Ginger, and the U High School Store.
Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.
Additional Information
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in food preparation. Clean, slice and portion meats, vegetables and other foods for serving.
- Prepare cold plate combinations and arrange ingredients attractively and add garnishes and dressing.
- Prepare ingredients and assemble all orders of sandwiches, potatoes, soups and pizza including baking, grilling and frying.
- Assist in serving food, including order taking and the use of a cash register. Replenish serving line and holding carts as needed.
- Follow established sanitation principles in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines.
Required Qualifications
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
Desired Qualifications
1. One year of experience in food service.
2. Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning materials, methods and equipment.
3. Ability to read and write.
4. Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
6. Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed instructions.
7. Good communication skills.
8. Good customer service skills.
Work Hours
Working hours and days off will be subject to bid
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to lift 55 pounds.
Ability to push/pull 30 pounds.
Ability to climb, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.
Ability to stand for an extended period of time without a significant rest period.
Ability to see and speak clearly
Proposed Starting Date
August 2022
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$14.69 per hour
Required Applicant Documents
Reference List
PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Food Service Sanitation Certificate
PLEASE NOTE: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, e-mail or mail will not be accepted. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please upload a reference list of three business references with name/mailing address/title/phone number.
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
A Civil Service examination will be required. You will be notified by e-mail if you meet the qualifications for the examination. Please monitor your e-mail for changes to your application status.
In order to receive the maximum eligible points for the civil service exam, you may upload a food service certificate under the optional documents, if applicable.In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources, or brought to the Civil Service exam in order to receive the maximum eligible points:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
Working hours and days off will be subject to bid.
This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1110.
This is a full-time position on an academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break).
Contact Information for Applicants
Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
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