Extra Help Culinary Worker III - University Housing

Extra Help Culinary Worker III - University Housing

Dining Services

Job Summary
Performs the duties associated with moderately complex cooking and baking. The duties will be performed under the general supervision from a designated supervisor. All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing. Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical Demands
Lifting/Carrying : Frequently Standing/Walking : Constantly Bending/Stooping : Frequently Reaching/Stretching : Frequently Pushing/Pulling : Constantly Physical Endurance : Frequently Manual Dexterity : Frequently Balance/Coordination : Frequently Climbing : Occasionally Operating Machinery : Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme Cold : Occasionally Extreme Heat : Occasionally Humidity : Frequently Wet : Occasionally Noise : Frequently Hazards : Frequently Temperature Changes : Frequently Inclement Weather : Occasionally Tight Spaces : Occasionally Work Outdoors : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves light lifting, frequent bending, remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time, and moving throughout the assigned work area.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to open flames.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Rate of Pay:

The rate of pay for Extra Help Culinary Worker III - University Housing positions start at $20.78 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.

Work Schedule:

We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.

Extra Help Positions:

Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.

Application Procedures:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 25, 2026 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application instructions can be found at the following link:

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. 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.

When submitting an application, please include a resume and cover letter.

Questions:

If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Housing Human Resources at [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation 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 accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1035368

Job Category : Service and Food Operations

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