Job Description
Job Location: DELTA EPSILON - DECATUR, IL 62522
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly
The Delta Epsilon chapter of Tri Delta at Millikin University is seeking a Cook who will plan and prepare all meals provided at the chapter facility while maintaining and operating a clean, sanitary and safe kitchen in order to create a premier living experience for Tri Delta's collegiate members.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced cook who can take responsibility for a continental breakfast bar, hot lunch and dinner for 40 residents and 1 House director and is comfortable adjusting for dietary restrictions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about your work, and love contributing to a tight-knit community, we would love for you to apply!
- Status: Full-time, Hourly
, & Seasonal
- Location: On-site
- Supervised by: House Director
- Start Fall Semester 2026 (roughly early to mid-August)
Why work for Tri Delta?
- Excellent work environment and mission driven culture
- Daytime working hours to be confirmed with supervisor
- Typical schedule: 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a midday break.
- Paid vacation & holidays - 40 hours per semester
- Benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, & vision), retirement, & life insurance
- Work only when the university is in session
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Kitchen Management
- - Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the supervisor
- - Collaborate with the supervisor to establish an orderly environment of the kitchen
- - Ensure that the kitchen is clean daily, orderly and free from unnecessary hazards and dangers; regularly clean kitchen supplies, dishes, and utensils after use
- - Prohibit residents from loitering in the kitchen
- - Properly care for supplies and leftovers
- - Ensure trash receptacles are emptied daily
- - Manages the use and distribution pantry stock, kitchen supplies and equipment
- - Report to the supervisor any action necessary to properly maintain the kitchen and its equipment; Advise when items or supplies need to be replaced and/or repaired and recommend capital improvements as needed throughout the year and when requested by the house corporation
- Safety & Security
- - Maintains safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment to comply with all local, state and federal ordinances and adheres to food safety best practices
- - Promptly notify the supervisor of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
- - Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director
- - Notify supervisor of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
- Administrative/General Responsibilities
- - Reconcile and report all kitchen expenditures as outlined by the supervisor; operate within specified operating budget for meals and kitchen
- - Follow expense approval and expense reporting processes and procedures
- - Plans and manages the work schedule for the kitchen staff
- - Submit work hours for payroll through an online payroll system
- - Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory
- - Attend scheduled staff meetings and any requested training sessions
- Employee Relationships & Expectations
- - Offer logistical support for chapter priorities, programs, initiatives
- - Maintains vendor relationships for the procurement of all goods and services necessary for the efficient operation of the kitchen
- - Promptly notify supervisor and/or house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
- - Observe kitchen, dining and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter, chef, and house director (varies by location)
- - Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers
- - Notify supervisor and/or house director of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
QualificationsRequired qualifications include:
- 2+ years of related experience
- Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience
- Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills
- Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Microsoft Office products
- Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools
- Ability to speak and read English
- Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgement in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position
Preferred qualifications include:
- Preferred ServSafe Certified
- NOTE: As part of our hiring process, Tri Delta may require successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
