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University Dining’s Cook positions work with full-time Dining staff, student managers, and student employees to prepare food items following established menus and recipes. This position is an academic year position, working full-time hours during the academic year.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, including rotating weekend shifts of every third weekend, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm. Night and weekend shift differentials apply to this position.

Minimum starting salary is $16.20/hour and commensurate with experience. Shift differentials apply to this position.

• Night Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked on a regularly scheduled shift during the period between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked between 12:01a.m. on Saturday and 12:00a.m. midnight on Sunday.

Physical Demands

Lifting to 30# frequently and up to 50# occasionally is required of this position.  Constant standing and walking with frequent bending and stooping must be done to perform job tasks.  This position is also contingent upon passing an essential job function test. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Trains and guides student workers

• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities

Department:

University Dining includes two cafeterias (Commons and North Point Dining) and retail dining options in the Memorial Student Center (food court & convenience store), express food locations around campus, catering, and concessions. Some locations operate year-round, and others are closed during the summer months. University Dining is the largest student employer on campus. University Dining is committed to maintaining our inclusive and diverse community of full time, part time, and student employees.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $16.20 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A six-month probationary period is required

Required Qualifications:

• Experience preparing food and working with food service equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Quantity Food Production

• Experience providing customer service, either internal or external customers

• Education and/or training on basics of food safety

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after August 5, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

Professional Resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Kelly Etlicher

Email: [email protected]

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jason Horzewski

Email: [email protected]

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.