Culinary Worker V (CS25-218) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois

Job Description:

Positio Title: Culinary Worker V (CS25-218)

Location: Edwardsville, IL


Division: Morris Univ Ctr

Apply Before: 00726

Department: MUC Food Service

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Description

Are you passionate about food service and ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Culinary Worker V to lead and manage food service operations, delivering exceptional meals to our community. If you enjoy supervising a team, planning and preparing delicious menus, and ensuring everything runs smoothly in the kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Culinary Worker V, you'll take on a key role in managing high-level food service functions. You will oversee food procurement, menu planning, inventory control, and ensure quality standards are met in all aspects of kitchen operations. You'll also have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team, guiding them to deliver outstanding meals while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.

What You'll Do

• Food Service Management: Lead and manage the preparation of large-scale meals and specialty items, such as baked goods, salads, and desserts.
• Menu Planning & Special Diets: Assist in planning menus, including catering to special dietary needs, ensuring meals meet quality and nutritional standards.
• Supervision & Leadership: Supervise, instruct, and plan the work of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient meal preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Food Procurement & Inventory: Oversee the procurement of food supplies, requisitioning items as needed, and managing inventory to ensure adequate stock for meal preparation.
• Sanitation & Quality Control: Ensure kitchen, storerooms, and refrigerators/freezers are maintained in sanitary conditions. Inspect and approve the quality of finished food and specialty items.
• Cooking & Baking: Cook and prepare a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Prepare and bake cakes, pastries, hot breads, and other items as required.
• Reporting & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and monitor food service activities to ensure operations are running smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 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).
   1. Ability to pass food handler's examination after hire

Preferred:

• 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.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of large-scale kitchen management, sanitary procedures and directives.
• Ability to plan menus.
• Ability to supervise and instruct subordinates.
• Actively look for ways to help people.
• Standard mathematics such as addition, subtraction, calculation of fractions, percentages.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3870 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .

Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits


Opening Date: 03/24/2025

Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$39,150.00

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