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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.  As a Cook in University Housing you will:

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

Work Schedule: 

• Multiple vacancies may be available
• The primary schedule for this position typically consists of five, 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
• This is a full-time ongoing appointment
• This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Be part of the Dining and Culinary Services team that serves the residents of the University Residence Halls, as well as UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and the general public.  Apply today!

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

• Trains and guides student workers

Department:

University Housing\University Housing Dining & Culinary Services

University Housing Dining and Culinary Services provides affordable meals made from locally sourced ingredients and innovative dining options to residents, guests, and staff. We have market-place style locations in six buildings throughout campus.  These marketplaces offer a new variety of selections each day, as well as made-to-order stations. Additionally, there are convenience stores, coffeehouses, and two franchises throughout campus, as well as a Catering, and Central Production and Bakery operation. 

Within the Eagle Heights Community Garden, Dining and Culinary Services has a 1-acre Campus Farm producing vegetables that are used in menus in marketplaces, as well as in Grab & Go items in convenience stores and on the Electric Eats Food Truck.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage is $19.25 or higher based on qualifications.

This position includes significant night and weekend shift differentials, a free meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired.  Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). 

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of food production experience in a professional kitchen setting
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 1 year of institution-scale food service production experience in a professional kitchen setting
• Leadership or training experience
• ServSafe Food Manager Certificate

Education:

High School diploma preferred

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload your resume, detailing training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Additional Information

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

This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter. 

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.

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.

Contact Information:

University Housing Human Resources, [email protected], 608-262-2766

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