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Culinary Worker II- Continuous Post (2026)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale —Carbondale, IL
- $18.38 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Popeye's —Marion, IL
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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- Basic math
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
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Panda Restaurant Group —Carbondale, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant General Manager
Taco Bell —Carbondale, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dairy Queen —Marion, IL
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- No education required
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse —Marion, IL
- $45,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave

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Culinary Worker II- Continuous Post (2026)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale -
Carbondale, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$18.38 an hour

Benefits

457(b)
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Food service health code compliance
High school diploma or GED
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

Salary

$18.38 Hourly

Location

On Campus

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2600004

Department

Various Campus Departments

Opening Date

01/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

FTE

1.00

Description

The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by AFSCME Local #878. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

These employees perform routine and repetitive kitchen tasks such as simple food preparations before cooking or serving raw food; compiling and preparing ingredients before cooking, setting tables, serving food, and cleaning up food service equipment and areas. They work under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

prepares or assists in the preparation of food items, including such tasks as cleaning, dicing, and peeling vegetables, and weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients;

performs simple cooking, grilling, and food preparation, such as boiling eggs, making toast, and making coffee; preparing/cooking short order items such as hot cereals, eggs, sausage, bacon, etc.; grilling, such as for hamburgers, hot dogs, or chicken; and assisting in mixing, kneading, panning, and baking bread/pastries;

prepares and assists in serving of food as required. Portions, serves and wraps the food, or places it directly on plates for service to patrons, such as cutting pies or sandwiches and making sodas;

places food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or stores them in refrigerated storage cabinets;

cleans and sanitizes work areas, counters, tables, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware;

stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage;

oversees and trains student assistants and/or assigned personnel as required;

participates in planning menus, overseeing and/or training staff/students on simple operations;
fills beverage or ice dispensers;

makes minor adjustments to equipment in service area; reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor, maintains equipment and supplies needed in service area;

completes and maintains basic recordkeeping functions;

performs duties consistent with the lower level in this series;

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Six (6) months of work experience in food preparation in a commercial setting.

As required by the position to be filled, possession of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Handler Training Certification (from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited trainer).

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [email protected].
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/

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