Start your future with a position at Eastern Illinois University! Hear about the benefits and perks of working in dining services at EIU.
Panther Dining is a division within Student Affairs that operates three residential dining centers, a food court, Panther Catering, a C-Store (Thomas Marketplace) and a coffee shop (Java B&B). We serve the EIU campus community and its guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative dining options in a variety of settings. We add value to our customer’s on-campus experience by providing welcoming and inclusive dining facilities, high-quality food, and experienced and professional staff who care about those they serve and enjoy the relationships they build.
Our goal is to recruit and build a talented food service team here at EIU. We are seeking individuals that have a passion for food services, enjoy working with people and are looking for a great way to enter the industry. Working in food service offers many opportunities for advancement of your career, but it generally requires little in the way of skills and specialized experience to get started.
For full-time positions, EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time.
We will be interviewing for the following positions:
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Position |
Qualifications |
Culinary Worker III
Multiple positions available! |
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Salary: $16.18 with pay increase to $18.18 after six months and to $18.68 after one year. In addition to this wage, there is a $.55 shift differential added to the above wage when working 2nd shift. In addition to the salary listed above, this is a full-time position offering excellent health insurance, life insurance, dental and eye coverage and we will pay for your meal during your shift. Requirements for this position are one year of experience in food service cooking in a commercial setting that is comparable to that described in the lower level of this series. Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. AA/EEOE APPLY NOW |
Food Service Sanitation LaborerMultiple positions available! |
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
$16.18 with pay increase to $18.18 after six months and to $18.68 after one year.In addition to this wage, there is a $.55 shift differential added to the above wage when working 2nd shift. In addition to the salary listed above, this is a full-time position offering excellent health insurance, life insurance, dental and eye coverage and we will pay for your meal during your shift. Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit a completed application and resume online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php . Applications must be submitted by June 24, 2022 to ensure consideration. AA/EEOE APPLY NOW |
Food Service WorkersMultiple positions available! |
Eastern Illinois University is seeking experienced food service helpers for the University Food Court and Panther Catering. If you enjoy providing superior customer service to a diverse population, this is an excellent opportunity. The positions offer part-time hours and are non-benefited positions. Due to the nature of our business, those that apply must be willing to work nights and weekends. APPLY NOW |
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