Cook - TE

Wisconsin Union; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Union in Madison is seeking three temporary cooks to join the Lake View Lounge back-of-house team, preparing menu items and handling prep work, with duties at Strada and guest interaction. These positions end on 12/16/2026.

Performs a variety of food preparation activities while upholding quality and safety standards to ensure guest satisfaction and alignment with dining goals. Schedule varies by week and role.

Qualifications

• 3 months of work experience.

Responsibilities

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

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:

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

Department:

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

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.

Required Qualifications:

3 months of work experience

Education:

• High School Diploma - Preferred

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

[e-mail] / 608-263-5596

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