Culinary Worker II- Continuous Post (2026)

Carbondale • On Campus, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Worker II performs routine and repetitive kitchen tasks such as simple food preparations before cooking or serving raw food; compiling and preparing ingredients before cooking, setting tables, serving food, and cleaning up food service equipment and areas. They work under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.
• 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).
• Current Illinois resident.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of food items, including such tasks as cleaning, dicing, and peeling vegetables, and weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Performs simple cooking, grilling, and food preparation, such as boiling eggs, making toast, and making coffee.
• Prepares/cooking short order items such as hot cereals, eggs, sausage, bacon, etc.; grilling, such as for hamburgers, hot dogs, or chicken; and assisting in mixing, kneading, panning, and baking bread/pastries.
• Prepares and assists in serving of food as required. Portions, serves and wraps the food, or places it directly on plates for service to patrons, such as cutting pies or sandwiches and making sodas.
• Places food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or stores them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, counters, tables, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Oversees and trains student assistants and/or assigned personnel as required.
• Participates in planning menus, overseeing and/or training staff/students on simple operations.
• Fills beverage or ice dispensers.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment in service area.
• Reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor.
• Maintains equipment and supplies needed in service area.
• Completes and maintains basic recordkeeping functions.
• Performs duties consistent with the lower level in this series.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED