Cook - TE

Wisconsin Union; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Wisconsin Union in Madison, WI is seeking a temporary Cook to prepare food to quality and safety standards and support customer satisfaction. The position runs Wednesday through Saturday, 6am to 11am, through May 30, 2026, with weekend and night pay differentials.

You will perform routine and non-routine food preparation, supervise student workers, greet customers, and maintain kitchen equipment while complying with safety regulations; a High School Diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food in restaurant or production kitchen.
• Experience following quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Cook

Job Summary:

Prepares food and completes related tasks according to quality and safety standards to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.

Schedule:

Wednesday - Saturday 6am -11am

This is a temporary position scheduled to go thru 5-30-2026

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Department:

UW Madison- Wisconsin Union- Union South-Grab and Go- Production Kitchen

Compensation:

$17.00 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food in restaurant or production kitchen
• Experience preparing food and related tasks according to quality and safety Standards.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

[e-mail] / 608-263-5596

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