Cook

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Cook to join our dining team. This full-time, hourly position provides high-quality culinary services to students, faculty, staff, and guests.

You will ensure standards of service, sanitation, and efficient production of meals according to standardized menus and recipes. The role trains student workers, handles customer inquiries about food preparation, maintains kitchen equipment, and adheres to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to push/pull carts up to 200 lb and lift up to 50 lb.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Knowledge of safe use and cleaning of food service equipment (ovens, choppers, slicers).
• Knowledge of food production methods including sanitation, weights and measures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic sanitation and health precautions in food prep.
• AllerTrain and ServSafe certification offered and required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Trains and guides student workers
• Greets customers and provides information on food preparation and related activities
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation including cook to order and specialty foods
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Skills

Physical ability

Food safety knowledge

Equipment operation knowledge

Recipe reading

Sanitation knowledge

AllerTrain/ServSafe prep

Pre-employment physical

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Position Title:

Cook

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Cook

Job Duties:

Dining operates a comprehensive collegiate food service program delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative culinary services to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that dining standards are attained so that customers have an enjoyable dining experience in any of our locations. Standards that this position will display and uphold are courteous service, proper sanitation procedures, proper use and care of equipment, and the efficient production of quality, wholesome, and properly prepared foods according to standardized menus and recipes. **Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Department:

This position reports for culinary duties through the Chefs and Sous Chefs to the Executive Chef of University Dining and for personnel/operational duties to the Unit Manager. The University Dining Department has service units located within the DeBot Residential Dining Center (Upper DeBot Dining Center and Lower DeBot Marketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus and operates a full-service catering operation and food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and is closely linked with the University Centers and Housing and Residence Life.

Compensation:

The Cook is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, annual (12-month), university staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $16 - $18 per hour commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (US). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Employment Eligibility and Background Checks:

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. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 200# and the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50# when storing, stocking, and rotating food products.
• A pre-employment physical assessment is required prior to work.
• Basic knowledge of safe and efficient use of food service equipment, and the procedures to clean food service equipment (ovens, choppers, slicers, etc.).
• Knowledge of food production methods and procedures including sanitation, weights, and measures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in food preparation and service.
• AllerTrain and ServSafe Certification will be offered and required within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of related experience.
• High school diploma/GED.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff… The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 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. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.