Culinary Worker IV

Description

The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by AFSCME Local #878. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

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

Examples of Duties

• performs and/or directs the performance of complex quantity cooking and baking that requires a thorough knowledge of cooking techniques;
• trains workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures;
• prepares and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts; prepares icings, toppings, fillings, and sauces for baked goods;
• supervises or oversees and participates in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities;
• assists with inventories of food, prepares and reports shortages to designated personnel;
• assists higher level staff with the purchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services;
• observes and evaluates workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and completes disciplinary write-ups;
• assists with determining food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements;
• prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by a dietitian or other employees;
• supervises the use and disposal of left-over foodstuff;
• participates in planning menus;
• assists in estimating food quantities to be ordered and cooked for a designated or varying number of persons;
• responsible for the evaluation and maintenance of sanitary conditions;
• keeps records and writes reports;
• performs duties consistent with the lower level of this series;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

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).

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous 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).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: 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 application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which 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. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php



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