Culinary Associate

Job no: 521164
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Culinary Associate
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 15 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community. This position is an integral part of our dining operations staff.

Led by experienced culinary professionals, we offer staff the opportunity to work in newly-renovated facilities and are committed to using quality ingredients and processes. This position plays an integral role in accomplishing this goal by utilizing a broad range of culinary skills and equipment to prepare fresh and delicious menu items. Our culinary staff frequently participates in display cooking, utilizing woks, salad preparation, grilling, and pizza making to enhance our customers' experience.

Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development.

It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

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$19.62 per hour

• One (1) year of work experience in quantity cooking.
• Full knowledge and acceptance of principles of diversity.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition; knowledge of materials and methods used in preparation of food on a large scale.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation principles.
• Knowledge of the use and care of utensils and equipment.
• Good communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to produce results working as part of a team or committee.
• Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees; ability to train and instruct student employees; good customer service skills.

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparation of food on a large scale.
• Knowledge of the use and care of utensils and equipment.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition.
• Ability to do plain cooking on a large scale.
• Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees.
• Cleanliness.

Working hours and days off will be subject to bid.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• This position requires standing, walking, use of fingers and hands, reaching, lifting,…