Cook

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is hiring a Cook to handle routine and non-routine food preparation, including cook-to-order and specialty items, in dining, retail, and catering settings.

The role trains student workers, greets customers, and answers questions while maintaining safety and cleanliness in line with federal, state, and campus standards. Flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods.
• Trains and guides student workers.
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and related activities.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• This position performs a variety of food preparation activities and related tasks according to quality and safety standards in dining, retail, and/or catering venues.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Flexibility schedule

Microsoft Office

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Cook Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Cook

Position Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities: Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods. Trains and guides student workers. Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities. Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas. Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Additional duties as assigned. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Cook. This position 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. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position! The position will work in a collaborative and educational environment to provide customer service and related activities in campus dining operations, following established procedures and best practices to assure high quality dining services. The incumbent will be expected to adapt quickly and effectively to daily changes in business needs including increased & decreased guest count, menu substitutions, staffing needs, customer requests, and more.

Required Education

H.S. Diploma or GED Required

Skills, Experience, and Certifications/Licensures:

At least 1-year prior food service experience. Ability to work a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, nights, and weekends. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why it is Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master\'s degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin\'s largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining -particularly lead mining -dating back to the early 19th century. The\... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.