University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign  •  $19.56/hr  •  Urbana, IL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders.

Be a part of our story.


Responsible for the implementation of all aspects of the CDL food service program.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Kitchen Maintenance

    • Maintain kitchen facilities in accordance with University standards for food preparation sites.

    • Clean, sanitize, and store serving equipment after all meals and snacks.

    • Maintain CDL storage and supply areas (equipment and food stuffs) in clean and orderly condition.

    • Maintain food preparation equipment in a clean and operating condition.

    • Complete any other related duties as assigned.
  • Food Preparation

    • Prepare daily snacks for all classes in the assigned facility – cooking is limited to snack type food and will not involve whole meal preparation.

    • Set-up trays for serving all snack and lunch meals.

    • Prepare food for special CDL events as requested.
  • Professional Development

    • Participate in professional development activities as specified in DCFS licensing regulations and accreditation standards.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work of the position is performed in a kitchen where there may be some discomfort in low temperature areas (as low as -10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F), as well as working with steam that could be a safety hazard. There is a risk involved when working with dangerous machinery (food production equipment such as meat slicers steam kettles, etc.), and on and around wet floors.

Minimum Qualifications

Per SUCSS class spec.
Possess Food Handlers Certification (FHC) within thirty days of employment start date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skill in operating kitchen equipment. Ability to read and understand ingredient labels and menus. Working knowledge of portion sizes and service. Working knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Rate of Pay:

The rate of pay for Extra Help Culinary Worker II, CDL positions start at $19.56 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 July 9, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting including a cover letter, resume, food handler certification and name and contact information for three references. Application instructions can be found at the following link: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructions.pdf

Questions:

If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Molly Crain at meharmo2@illinois.edu or (217)333-6962.

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 accessibility@illinois.edu

Requisition ID 1037066
Job Category Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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