Waiter/Waitress (Open & Continuous)
University Housing – Dining Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

Under direct supervision from a designated supervisor, to serve meals to patrons of a dining room

A(n) Waiter/Waitress typically -
 

1. sets up tables with clean linens and silverware and arranges condiments.
2. fills water glasses and pours beverages for patrons.
3. arranges service stands with needed equipment and supplies.
4. takes patrons' orders and places dishes before them in accepted manner.
5. assists in clearing and resting tables.
6. prepares simple salads and dishes up serving of dessert.
7. computes amount of each check.
8. makes collections and change.
9. gives oral instructions to other as delegated.
10. performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
None

For more information about this Civil Service classification:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSpec.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=524

These two Waiter/Waitress positions are 100%-time, benefits-eligible Civil Service positions. The work schedule is to be determined. The Catering event schedule comes out one week in advance (40 hours per week, 12 months per year). The minimum salary is $12.53 per hour.

Application Procedures:
To apply, submit a Civil Service application at jobs.illinois.edu and an Exam Request form for Waiter/Waitress. Documents such as college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resumes, driver’s license (copy of both sides), professional licenses, and certifications should be uploaded to the application by the time you submit an exam request, as these documents may be required for your exam.

Do not apply if you are a current employee working in this classification. Current employees may request to be added to the Transfer List.

Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from SHR-TESTING@mx.uillinois.edu and IHR-General@illinois.edu.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.