Food Court/Snack Bar Attendant
Salary
$18.75 Hourly
Location
On Campus
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2600373
Department
Student Center-SIUC
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA
FTE
1.0
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/
Employees at this level prepare and serve beverages and fast-food items and perform other miscellaneous duties in a snack bar/sundry operation. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.
Examples of Duties
cooks, prepares, and serves meals that require simple preparation methods and prepares soft drinks and ice cream dishes;
cooks and packages batches of food, convenience food items for sale such as hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, and chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold;
oversees and trains student assistants and/or other assigned personnel as required;
oversees and performs the preparation, portioning, and distribution of items/ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and baked goods in accordance with specific instructions;
requisitions through a supervisor and maintains adequate supplies;
attends serving line stations, and maintains beverage stations;
rotates sundry products on display shelves; maintains stock;
greets customers, checks ID cards, assist customer, takes food and drink orders; make accept payment for items; use Point of Sale equipment (cash register) as needed;
keeps simple records;
performs cleaning/sanitizing activities that may include sweeping/mopping floors, bus tables to include cleaning/sanitizing table tops and chairs, assist dish/pot room staff, removal of garbage/trash from unit to approved disposal containers;
performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
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.
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.
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.
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 veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
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.
Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
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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Describe your specific work experience following safety regulations while cooking, preparing, and serving meals that require simple preparation methods; cooking and packaging batches of convenience food items for sale (such as hamburgers, pizzas, sandwiches, chicken) or kept warm until sold.
02
Describe your specific work experience preparing, portioning, and distributing items/ingredients for salads, sandwiches, baked goods/desserts in accordance with specific instructions; attending to the serving line station, preparing soft drinks, and maintaining the beverage station.
03
Describe your specific work experience performing sanitary activities of work areas (such as scouring, cleaning, and sanitizing countertops, table tops, and chairs, kitchen equipment, and/or fixtures); kitchen serving areas, and/or storerooms (i.e., sweeping and mopping the area, assisting dish/pot room staff, removing garbage/trash from unit to approved disposal containers).
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Describe your specific work experience exhibiting effective communication skills, i.e., greeting and assisting customers; answering customer questions; communicating with customers regarding their comments, complaints, etc.; providing information to supervisors, coworkers, customers, etc.; notifying staff of problems, shortages, etc.; dealing with angry unpleasant or angry people; taking food and drink orders, checking ID cards.
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Describe your specific work experience accurately processing payments i.e., accepting payments for purchases, computing bills using equipment such as cash register or terminal, multi-counting or adding machines, optical price scanners, calculator, pencil and paper; making change; issuing receipts, refunds, credits, and/or exchanges; processing credit or debit card transactions or validating and/or cashing checks.
Required Question
Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Address 900 S. Normal Ave
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Website https://siu.edu/