Food Service Stores Laborer

Food Service Stores Laborer - CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR ANTICIPATED OPENINGS

Civil Service

Union

Human Resource Services

Employees in these positions perform and/or coordinate work involved in the cleaning of dishes and kitchen utensils in a food service unit and may assist with the preparation and serving of food. They also perform and/or coordinate other heavy labor in the food service area and may be involved in the storage of food or kitchen equipment. Maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of all work areas, including kitchens, storerooms and refrigerators, is one of the primary responsibilities for employees in this series.

Employees in positions allocated to this level perform complex sanitation duties in a food service area.

1. One year of experience in the food service industry (may include sanitation and/or storekeeping duties), such as in a restaurant or cafeteria setting

2. Food Handlers Certificate or Food Service Manager Certification required within 30 days of hire

1. Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment
2. Knowledge of food sanitation methods
3. Ability to move heavy objects
4. Ability and willingness to follow instructions
5. Basic mechanical ability
6. Basic math and reading skills

$12.63 per hour (rate will increase according to the collective bargaining agreement)

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

04/14/2021

05/31/2021

• This posting is a POOL posting, created to build a referral register for future opportunities.
• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
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• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE: If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact the Civil Service Testing Office by the posting deadline.
• Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.
• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
• Click on Food Service Stores Laborer for more information including typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Click on Collective Bargaining Agreement, AFSCME 963 for more information on the collective bargaining agreement.
• Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

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https://employment.niu.edu/postings/56276