Division: Finance and Administration
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Kitchen Staff is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for trays, plates, bowls, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, bowls, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures that designated work areas are maintained as clean, safe, and sanitary. This position is also responsible for putting clean dishes away in the kitchen and cafeterias, cafeteria restocking, equipment cleaning, and prep work.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with coworkers, police recruits, corrections cadets, staff, guests, and catering clients.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage workload effectively in order to meet established deadlines.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Set up and breakdown of dishwashing areas.
- Sort and rinse dirty dishes, silverware, trays, and cooking utensils.
- Place rinsed items in racks to send through dishwashing machine.
- Wash dishes by hand when required.
- Allow dishes and other items to dry, then sort and stack clean dishes.
- Push dishes by cart or drive dishes in golf cart to the cafeterias or proper storage places.
- Put away food deliveries.
- Change dishwater in dishwashing machine or sinks as needed.
- Cleaning of dish machine and sinks.
- Remove trash and recycling to dumpster
- Sweep and mop floors
- Conduct general cleaning and deep cleaning as directed
- Other duties as assigned
CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT
Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt
and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members
and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity.
Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to
requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely
manner.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid food handling license or willingness to obtain the license at the expense of the college.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Food Handlers License and previous experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.
Physical Demands
RISK MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with daily supervision of College division ensuring that the safety needs of faculty and students are communicated and met and that the risk is reduced by monitoring conditions, events, and circumstances present through daily operations in the accomplishment of job position tasks and functions.
Provide careful supervision and protection of college’s real and personal property.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a 28-hour per week position with normal work hours occurring Monday-Thursday from 12:30pm-8:00pm. Occasional irregular work hours when necessary to meet the needs of the Academy. This position is not eligible for an alternate work schedule.
Posting Number: S239P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is located at the Macon County Law Enforcement Center (MCLETC)
1095 Rotary Way, Decatur, IL.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Jody Burtnett, Title IX Coordinator at phone 217.875.7211, ext. 6288
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.
Contact Information
For questions about this posting or other general HR inquires please email Human Resources (hr@richland.edu)
