Culinary Worker III - Dining Services, University Housing

Overview

Culinary Worker III – Dining Services, University Housing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Performs duties associated with moderately complex cooking and baking. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. All University Housing staff contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, gravies, soups, sauces, vegetables, cereals, and other forms of food.
• Prepares and cooks foods for special diets from recipes approved by a Registered Dietitian.
• Maintains quality, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and product levels of serving line during service.
• Provides courteous service to guests and promotes good customer relations.
• Assists in controlling food waste by utilizing just in time cooking methods.
• Cleans and sanitizes refrigerators, kitchen counters, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
• Prepares and bakes cakes, pies, desserts, and hot breads as required.
• Wraps and labels products for storage and plans for the re-utilization of leftover foods.
• Responsible for filling out production worksheets to track food production, product utilization, shortages, including overproduction and/or spoilage/waste.
• May oversee and train student employees and/or assigned personnel as required.
• Serves foods as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year (12 months) of work experience that is comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.

As required by the position to be filled, possession of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Handler Training Certification (from an ANSI-accredited trainer).

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3868 – Culinary Worker III position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $20.78 per hour.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Fully-onsite – This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at:
Employment with University Housing.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS website.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 12/8/25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through the official jobs site will not be considered.

When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources . For questions regarding the application process, please contact .

This position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please view the required employment notices and posters for additional information, including background checks and E-Verify where applicable.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division.