Culinary Worker IV-2 Vacancies

Culinary Worker IV-2 Vacancies

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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 4000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at .

Application deadline: 11/2/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $19.67 per hour/7.5 hour day

Summary:
These employees typically are responsible for the food service operation at a complex institution. The primary duties focus on higher level functions such as planning procurement of food cleaning supplies and equipment inventory control preparing menus keeping records and preparing reports and the supervision of staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of general work experience in quantity cooking in a commercial setting.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of experience comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.
4. 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:
Knowledge of materials and methods used to prepare food on a large scale use and care of relevant utensils and equipment and food values and nutrition.
Ability to plan meals on a large scale.
Service Orientation - A strong service orientation actively looking for ways to help people.
Supervision - Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees.
Cleanliness -- Knowledge of sanitary procedures and directives; how to use simple cleaning solutions and equipment.
Standard mathematics such as addition subtraction calculation of fractions percentages.
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.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations or standards.
Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work

Physical Demands:

Working Conditions:

Travel Requirements:
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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.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

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 and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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

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 or call .

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***

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