University Housing is looking for Cooks to join our team!

Join our group of food service staff made up of talented professionals dedicated to providing our residents, staff, and visitors with nutritious meals made from locally-sourced ingredients and produce.

We're also offering a $2,000 to $4,000 hiring bonus, significant night and weekend shift differentials, and a free meal for every shift!

As part of UW-Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan. Apply today!

• 40% Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
• 15% Trains and guides student workers
• 15% Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• 15% Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• 15% Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Interact with English speaking customers while displaying knowledge of food products, allergens and food safety.
• Perform duties in a high-volume, dynamic, student residential dining environment.
• Perform food production to include batch cooking, cook-to-flow, and made-to-order display cooking.
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Required - 1 year of food production experience in a professional kitchen setting.
Preferred - ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Preferred - Over 1 year of institution-scale food service production experience in a professional kitchen setting.

Preferred
ServSafe Certification
ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Schedules will be determined at time of offer.

The primary schedule for this position typically consists of 5, 8-hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend.

Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours. Schedules will be determined at time of offer.

Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $19.25 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting hourly wage is $19.25 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

English Proficiency Required - This position requires the ability to speak, read, and understand verbal instructions in English.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

Please submit a resume within the online application system.

Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Jennifer Mcfarlin
hr@housing.wisc.edu
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Cook(DS004)

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/DINING/DCS ADMIN

University Staff-Ongoing

311027-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.