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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 9/14/2023

Starting Salary: $23.41 per hour/ 7.5 hour day

Summary:
Working in conjunction with and under the direction of the food service dietitian and food service director, assists in the development and coordination of recipes, menus, and production staff development programs for the food service of a university.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise the preparation and utilization of all foods for the food service department

• Assist in the management of a food service department

• Develop full-course gourmet menus for meals

• Supervise the development of menus for catered events and the food service department

• Develop training programs for food production staff

• Supervise lower-level food production staff

• Assist in the hiring of lower-level food production staff

• Monitor current developments in the food service environment, recommending acquisitions and Procedural Changes

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of techniques used in the safe and sanitary handling of food.
Knowledge of materials and methods needed in the preparation of food on a large scale.
Knowledge of culinary terminology.
Knowledge of food cost and labor cost procedures.
Knowledge of menu planning.
Knowledge of automated menu and inventory management systems.
Knowledge of the use, care, and layout of kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of catering set-up procedures.
Skill in workplace interpersonal relations and communication; customer service skills.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in effective leadership.
Skill in organizing work assignments, managing multiple tasks, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
Ability to develop and test recipes and/or techniques for food preparation/presentation.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in area of specialty.
Ability to be flexible.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Sitting : Occasionally

• Lifting : Occasionally

• Carrying : Occasionally

• Pushing : Occasionally

• Pulling : Occasionally

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Occasionally

• Stooping : Occasionally

• Kneeling : Occasionally

• Crouching : Occasionally

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Occasionally

• Handling : Occasionally

• Grasping : Occasionally

• Feeling : Occasionally

• Talking : Occasionally

• Hearing : Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Occasionally

• Taste/Smell : Frequently

• Performing Manual Tasks : Frequently

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Rarely

• Extreme heat : Rarely

• Humid : Occasionally

• Wet : Occasionally

• Noise : Occasionally

• Hazards : Rarely

• Temperature Change : Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely

• Vibration : Rarely

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

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. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.