Culinary Supervisor

Title: Culinary Supervisor Division Name: Student Affairs Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality Job Summary The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 15 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community. This position plays an integral role in accomplishing this goal by training and supervising the culinary staff and directing the preparation and service of menu items in residential dining centers. Our staff utilizes a broad range of culinary skills and equipment to prepare fresh and delicious menu items, frequently participating in display cooking, utilizing woks, salad preparation, grilling, and pizza making to enhance our customers' experience. Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community. Benefits Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options Tuition waiver benefits available to staff and eligible dependents Paid holiday and administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Paid benefit time Additional University Benefit information, including eligibility for the State Universities Retirement System and State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed at Salary Rate / Pay Rate As of July 1, 2026: $25.67 per hour Required 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. This includes higher-level functions such as planning, food procurement, cleaning supplies and equipment, inventory control, menus, keeping records and reports, and staff supervision. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre‑employment physical. Preferred Qualifications Full knowledge and acceptance of principles of diversity. Supervisory and leadership skills; ability to train and instruct employees; ability to organize, prioritize, and assign duties. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce all policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to sanitation and safety. Strong interpersonal skills; cooperative, flexible, and customer-oriented; ability to deal effectively with employee and customer conflicts; the ability to produce results working as part of a team or committee. Knowledge of food values and nutrition; knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food on a large scale. Ability to read, follow and correct recipes; ability to plan simple menus with managers. Computer skills, including menu management systems; accurate record keeping skills. Current Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate. Work Hours Working hours and days off will be subject to bid. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: This position requires standing, walking, use of fingers and hands, reaching, lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, speaking, seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling. It also requires the ability to stand for an extended time without a significant rest period. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally. Proposed Starting Date August 2026 Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr