Culinary Worker V (CS25-218)

Culinary Worker V (CS25-218)

Overview

Are you passionate about food service and ready to take your culinary career to the next level at SIUE?

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Culinary Worker V to lead and manage food service operations, delivering exceptional meals to our community. If you enjoy supervising a team, planning and preparing delicious menus, and ensuring everything runs smoothly in the kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Culinary Worker V, you’ll take on a key role in managing high-level food service functions. You will oversee food procurement, menu planning, inventory control, and ensure quality standards are met in all aspects of kitchen operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team, guiding them to deliver outstanding meals while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.

SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,000.

What You Will Do

• Food Service Management: Lead and manage the preparation of large-scale meals and specialty items, such as baked goods, salads, and desserts.
• Menu Planning & Special Diets: Assist in planning menus, including catering to special dietary needs, ensuring meals meet quality and nutritional standards.
• Supervision & Leadership: Supervise, instruct, and plan the work of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient meal preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Food Procurement & Inventory: Oversee the procurement of food supplies, requisitioning items as needed, and managing inventory to ensure adequate stock for meal preparation.
• Sanitation & Quality Control: Ensure kitchen, storerooms, and refrigerators/freezers are maintained in sanitary conditions. Inspect and approve the quality of finished food and specialty items.
• Cooking & Baking: Cook and prepare a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Prepare and bake cakes, pastries, hot breads, and other items as required.
• Reporting & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and monitor food service activities to ensure operations are running smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of general work experience in quantity cooking in a commercial setting.
• One (1) year (12 months) of experience comparable to that described in the lower level of this series.
• 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).
• Ability to pass food handler's examination after hire

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 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 current principles and practices of large-scale kitchen management, sanitary procedures and directives.
• Ability to plan menus.
• Ability to supervise and instruct subordinates.
• Actively look for ways to help people.
• Standard mathematics such as addition, subtraction, calculation of fractions, percentages.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

What We Offer

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 (37.5 Hours Per Week)

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance
• SURS retirement plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
• WorkLife programs
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
• Flexible Spending Account Program

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,150.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,150