Kitchen jobs in United States

Job Summary:

Are you looking to start your culinary career? The Wisconsin Union is looking for a prep cook to join their team in the Memorial Union Kitchen. In this role, you will prepare food under the direction of an Assistant Chef. This is your opportunity to join a great team of people dedicated to making great food and becoming recognized as the premier food venue on campus.

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.

• 30% 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


• 10% Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas


• 10% Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures


• 10% Coordinates production and product from the Salad and Sandwich Shop


• 5% Assistance with the organization in the work areas assigned


• 5% Performance of related duties as assigned during a vacation or other short term vacancy

Tasks:

• Safely operates equipment and cuts, chops, slices, dices, and shreds: meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and other food items


• Verify each item is labeled correctly with unit, yield, and product identification as well as date, time, and temperature


• Guides, directs, and trains students across multiple shifts and ensures proper food handling by all employees in the group


• Using the Food Pro system as intended. Including batching recipes, ordering internal supplies, and complying with production sheets


• Communicates in a timely manner with supervisors concerning upcoming needs


• Performs inventory on a weekly basis and communicates needs and conditions of products to supervisors

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:

Previous work experience - high volume kitchen experience preferred

License/Certification:

Required
ServSafe Certification
Hold or obtain within 6 months

Work Schedule:

Core Hours: 6am- 2pm: Days worked will vary and will include 2 weekends per month.
*Schedule based on business needs and may change.
Up to 30 hours per week

Work Type:

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.

Salary:

$16.50 HOURLY
Fixed

Additional Information:

The Wisconsin Union operates from several buildings on the UW-Madison campus including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, University Club, Red Gym, and the Student Activity Center. The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Financial support for the organization is provided by income earned by over thirty food service units and a variety of nonfood units such as games, guest rooms, space rentals and campus vending. Substantial support is also provided by student fees. The total annual organizational budget is approximately $60 million dollars.

Student Affairs is led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to provide your work history as a part of the application process. Please outline your relevant work experience as it relates to the qualifications.

Contact:

Rod Rotar
rod.rotar@wisc.edu
608-263-5596
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Cook(DS004)

Department(s):

A96-WISCONSIN UNION/SERVICE CENTERS/KITCHEN

Employment Class:

Temporary Employment

Job Number:

315052-CL

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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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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