Food Service Sanitation Laborer

Title: Food Service Sanitation Laborer
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 15 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 may also assist in other tasks that require manual labor, including storage of food and kitchen equipment.

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.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

$20.92 per hour

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

• One (1) year of work experience in custodial work or any other responsible work experience demonstrating the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Full knowledge and acceptance of principles of diversity.
• Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning materials, methods and equipment; basic understanding of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills; ability to read and write; ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to produce results working as part of a team or committee.
• Basic mechanical ability; ability to do heavy lifting.
• Ability to train and instruct student employees.

• Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation methods
• Ability to move heavy objects
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions
• Basic mechanical ability
• Basic math and reading skills

Working hours and days off will be subject to bid

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time without a significant rest period;
This position requires standing, walking, use of fingers and hands, reaching, lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and seeing; ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

2026

Reference List

Certification of Retirement Annuity
Food Service Certificate
American National Standards Institute’s Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
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Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.

After the Final date to receive applications, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the…