Cook - TE

Wisconsin Union; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential $0.80/hr

Night differential $2.50/hr (6pm–6am)

Job summary

Wisconsin Union in Madison, WI is seeking three Cook positions to prepare menu items in Lake View Lounge and Strada back-of-house areas. Roles include preparation, cooking to order, and occasional guest interaction, with duties across pizza and pasta offerings.

These temporary roles end on 12/16/2026 and emphasize safety and quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Positions offer flexible schedules Mon-Fri or midweek through Sunday, with weekend and night differentials.

Qualifications

• 3 months of work experience
• High School Diploma preferred
• Experience in kitchen environment

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.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Training/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Cook

Job Summary

3 positions that will work in the Lake View Lounge back of house cooking menu items along with prep work and in the Strada will primarily be a cook but will also serve in customer service functions like preparing pizzas, pasta bowls, & interacting with guests. These positions are Temporary positions that will end on 12/16/2026. Performs a variety of food preparation activities and related tasks according to quality and safety standards in dining, venues to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.

Schedule

Weekly Schedule: subject to change based on business needs. These positions are Temporary positions that will end on 12/16/2026.

Position 1: Mon – Fri 11am – 5pm

Position 2: Wed – Sun 4pm – 10pm

Position 3: Thu – Sun 12pm – 6pm

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

UW Madison- Wisconsin Union - Memorial Union - Strada & Lake View Lounge

Compensation

$18.00 per hour

• Differential Weekend pay for work performed on Saturday and Sunday $.80 per hours is added.
• Differential night pay, for work performed between 6pm-6am an addition $2.50 per hour added.

Required Qualifications

3 months of work experience

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Documents Required

• Resume

Contact Information

Rod Rotar

[e-mail] / 608-263-5596

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