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Culinary Worker II Intern - 3 positions

Job No: 513711
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Culinary Worker II Intern

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 Culinary Associates in the preparation and service of food in residential dining centers. This position also assists in maintaining a friendly and orderly environment in the dining room by greeting customers as they enter, assisting with questions and service needs, and performing other customer service tasks, such as clearing tables and restocking condiments.

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.

Training will include (but not limited to) instruction and practice in the following:
- Assist in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, pasta, salads, desserts, and other foods for serving (cleaning, peeling, mincing, chopping, dicing, slicing, thawing, portioning, and panning)
- Must use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Grill and deep fry food items. Perform simple cooking of productions such as eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, and pizza
- Clean and sanitize the work area
- Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble all equipment that is used
- Prepare lines for food service (set-up and replenishing)
- Following established safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for entry into program:
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Minimum Requirements to successfully complete the Intern Program:
Six (6) months of experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.

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:

This position requires standing, walking, use of fingers and hands, reaching, lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, speaking, and seeing. This position also requires the ability to stand for an extended time without a significant rest period and the ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2022

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$13.95 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 Certifications

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.

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).

**In order to qualify for an Intern position the applicant cannot meet the full minimum requirements as shown above in the required qualification section.

Minimum Requirements to successfully complete the Intern Program:
Six (6) months of experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.

At completion of intern program, employees will move to the entry rate for Culinary Worker II. As of 7/1/2022, the entry rate for Culinary Worker II is $14.69 per hour.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
bcplese@ilstu.edu 
309-438-8315

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.

Application Opened: 08/03/2022 08:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 08/31/2022 11:55 PM CST