Culinary Worker II (CS27-002)

About the role

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a premier metropolitan university committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad‑based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by the SIUE School of Business shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region, generating almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income each year. The Culinary Worker II (CS27‑002) position performs routine kitchen tasks under direct supervision and is FLSA non‑exempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and repetitive kitchen tasks such as food preparation prior to cooking or serving raw food.
• Compile and prepare ingredients prior to cooking.
• Set tables, serve food, and clean up food service equipment and areas.
• Work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
• Possession of the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Training Certification from an ANSI‑accredited trainer.
• Must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date (valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food terms, materials, equipment, and methods used to prepare food.
• 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 weights and measurements (pound, ounce, cup, gallon).
• Ability to pass the food handler's examination.

Skills

• Strong service orientation, actively looking for ways to help people.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures and directives; how to use simple cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Give full attention to what others are saying, understand points, ask appropriate questions, avoid interrupting.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks.