University of Illinois
Food Service Sanitation Laborer - Dining Services, University Housing
University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Food Service Sanitation Laborer - Dining Services, University Housing
Dining Services - University Housing
Job Summary Performs cleaning and sanitation duties in University Housing's food service units. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing. Duties & Responsibilities Operates kitchen dish washer machines as well as hand washes pots, pans, dishes, and silverware; responsible for the storage of cleaned pots and pans. Scrapes and cleans tableware. Maintains work areas in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies' food safety standards. Cleans and polishes silver. Maintains equipment and materials needed in the dish room; reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor. Deep cleaning including scouring of counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit. Disposing of trash and recyclables in the appropriately marked bins and cleans all dining garbage cans. Transports dishes, utensils, equipment, supplies to and from proper storage areas; sets up tables, counters, and trays for service; clears tables and transports soiled dishes to kitchen. Assist unit managers in the arrangement of dining area/food service equipment. Assists in production, transporting and serving of food, as necessary. Sweeps and dusts food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors and washes walls (as required) in kitchen and serving areas. Responsible for maintaining supplies; including cleaning chemicals for both floor and dish washing. Assists in reconciling incoming food orders and deliveries. Assists in counting, weighing, and marking prices, and dates merchandise in the Dining-Retail operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Lifting/Carrying : Frequently Standing/Walking : Constantly Bending/Stooping : Frequently Reaching/Stretching : Frequently Pushing/Pulling : Frequently Physical Endurance : Frequently Manual Dexterity : Frequently Balance/Coordination : Frequently Climbing : Occasionally Operating Machinery : Occasionally
Working Conditions Extreme cold : Occasionally Extreme heat : Occasionally Humidity : Occasionally Wet : Occasionally Noise : Frequently Hazards : Occasionally Temperature Changes : Occasionally Inclement Weather : Occasionally Tight Spaces : Occasionally Work Outdoors : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Moderate lifting, which includes moving boxes, trash and equipment from one location to another, frequently moving about the assigned dining facility throughout the day and remaining in a stationary position for long periods.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to steam-operated equipment. JOB.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
High school diploma or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment. Basic knowledge of food sanitation methods. Ability to move heavy objects. Ability and willingness to follow instructions. Basic mechanical ability. Basic math and reading skills.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0024 - Food Service Sanitation Laborer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $19.87 per hour.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Fully-onsite - This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 10/10/25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee 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 accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1032938 Job Category : Service and Food Operations Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu
Job Summary Performs cleaning and sanitation duties in University Housing's food service units. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing. Duties & Responsibilities Operates kitchen dish washer machines as well as hand washes pots, pans, dishes, and silverware; responsible for the storage of cleaned pots and pans. Scrapes and cleans tableware. Maintains work areas in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies' food safety standards. Cleans and polishes silver. Maintains equipment and materials needed in the dish room; reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor. Deep cleaning including scouring of counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit. Disposing of trash and recyclables in the appropriately marked bins and cleans all dining garbage cans. Transports dishes, utensils, equipment, supplies to and from proper storage areas; sets up tables, counters, and trays for service; clears tables and transports soiled dishes to kitchen. Assist unit managers in the arrangement of dining area/food service equipment. Assists in production, transporting and serving of food, as necessary. Sweeps and dusts food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors and washes walls (as required) in kitchen and serving areas. Responsible for maintaining supplies; including cleaning chemicals for both floor and dish washing. Assists in reconciling incoming food orders and deliveries. Assists in counting, weighing, and marking prices, and dates merchandise in the Dining-Retail operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Lifting/Carrying : Frequently Standing/Walking : Constantly Bending/Stooping : Frequently Reaching/Stretching : Frequently Pushing/Pulling : Frequently Physical Endurance : Frequently Manual Dexterity : Frequently Balance/Coordination : Frequently Climbing : Occasionally Operating Machinery : Occasionally
Working Conditions Extreme cold : Occasionally Extreme heat : Occasionally Humidity : Occasionally Wet : Occasionally Noise : Frequently Hazards : Occasionally Temperature Changes : Occasionally Inclement Weather : Occasionally Tight Spaces : Occasionally Work Outdoors : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Moderate lifting, which includes moving boxes, trash and equipment from one location to another, frequently moving about the assigned dining facility throughout the day and remaining in a stationary position for long periods.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to steam-operated equipment. JOB.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
High school diploma or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment. Basic knowledge of food sanitation methods. Ability to move heavy objects. Ability and willingness to follow instructions. Basic mechanical ability. Basic math and reading skills.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0024 - Food Service Sanitation Laborer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $19.87 per hour.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Fully-onsite - This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 10/10/25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee 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 accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1032938 Job Category : Service and Food Operations Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu