Culinary Worker IV - Bakery (0398)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title Culinary Worker IV - Bakery (0398) Classification Culinary Worker IV Position Number 00000398 Open Date 08/06/2026 Close Date 08/27/2026 Priority Review Date Employee Class Staff Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Non-Exempt Job code 3869 Union Representation Non-Union Union Code N/A Unit/Department Residential Dining Service College/Unit Campus Dining Service Division Student Affairs Location NH DINE Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/dining/index.shtml

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The department of Campus Dining handles all things dining on campus. From residential meal plans to event catering, we provide nutritional food for students, faculty, staff and guests. We manage over a dozen eating establishments at NIU including residence hall dining, restaurants and coffee shops at the student center, and the cafe in Barsema Hall. We employ the students and professionals who work in our restaurants and cafes.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Unit Management, this individual oversees the production of quality as well as visually attractive bakery goods and supervises the Baker II position(s), Food Service Sanitation Laborer, and student staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Performs and/or directs the performance of complex quantity cooking and baking that requires a thorough knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Trains workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Supervises or oversees and participates in, placement and transport of bakery items for delivery and bakery area cleaning activities.
• Observes and evaluates workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service.

Baked Goods

• Prepares and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts; prepares icings, toppings, fillings, and sauces for baked goods.

Food Inventory & Planning

• Assists with inventories of food, prepares and reports shortages to designated personnel.
• Assists with determining food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.
• Supervises the use and disposal of left-over foodstuff.
• Participates in planning menus.
• Assists in estimating food quantities to be ordered and cooked for a designated or varying number of persons.
• Responsible for the evaluation and maintenance of sanitary conditions.

Special Diets

• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by a dietitian or other employees.

Equipment Requisition

• Assists higher level staff with the purchase or requisition of supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.

Other Related Duties

• Performs duties consistent with the lower level in this series. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs basic duties in absence of supervisor.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years (24 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.
• 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).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• Knowledge of materials and methods used to prepare food on a large scale, use and care of relevant utensils and equipment and food values and nutrition.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of large-scale kitchen management, sanitary procedures and directives.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures and directives; how to use simple cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control analysis, such as conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made.
• Skill in managing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Ability to read and interpret relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Ability to plan meals on a large scale.
• Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees.
• Ability to supervise and instruct subordinates.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

None

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Food Handlers Certificate or Food Service Manager Certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple legible correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple to more complex instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems and standardized situations with occasional variables.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Physical demands/requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to taste and smell.
• The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel and crouch, along with occasional sitting.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise, cold and hot temperatures and sometimes uneven and wet surfaces.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 09/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 0.75 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Working Hours Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm Salary $37,498.50/annually (based on a 9-month appointment); NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $25.64/hourly Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedures:

• 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. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

• If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

• Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Culinary Worker IV for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

• Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.

• Please click on 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.

Special Instructions Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/94763 Is Background Check Required? Yes EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services Building Room 230

TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu

815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?

• Yes

• No

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience performing complex quantity cooking and baking that required a thorough knowledge of various cooking techniques (vegetarian, vegan, special diets from recipes formulated by a dietitian) methods, (i.e. by grilling, baking, braising, frying, and deep-frying; from scratch or mix), materials, use and care of utensils and equipment and food values and nutrition.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience following safety regulations and standard mathematics, plan menus, the types and quantities of food to be ordered and cooked for a designated or varying number of persons; plan production and time sequences; plan workstation and equipment arrangements; plan the use and disposal of left-over foodstuff.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience being responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and making minor adjustments to equipment; for inventory control of food; for the procurement or requisition of food, cleaning supplies, and or equipment.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience evaluating of sanitary conditions i.e. cleaning and inspecting kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and functional operation and evaluating work procedures to ensure quality standards and service.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience exhibiting effective communication skills i.e. overseeing, supervising, and/or directing activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals, and kitchen/dining room cleanup; training employees and/or students; evaluating workers; notifying staff of problems, shortages, equipment failures, etc.; dealing with angry unpleasant or angry people.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Select the answer that best describes your work experience accurately compiling and maintaining records of food use and expenditures, and preparing reports.

• No work experience directly related to the job function described.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed under guidance.

• My work experience relevant to the job function as described was performed independently.

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)