Cook

Job Summary:

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!

Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of food preparation activities and related tasks according to quality and safety standards in dining, retail, and/or catering venues to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.

• 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

Tasks:

• 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.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required - 1 year of food production experience in a professional kitchen setting.
Preferred - Over 1 year of institution-scale food service production experience in a professional kitchen setting.

License/Certification:

Preferred
ServSafe Certification
- Food Handler or Food Manager certified (current or expired)

Work Schedule:

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.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $18.20 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting hourly wage is $18.20 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

Additional Information:

English Proficiency Required - This position requires one or more of the following abilities: ability to speak, read, write, and/or 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 [email protected]  or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system.
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:

Jennifer Mcfarlin
[email protected]
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Cook(DS004)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/DINING/DCS ADMIN

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

293817-CP

 
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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