Culinary Assistant

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support patient meals and food service operations. This role emphasizes excellent customer service, sanitation, and meal delivery for patients with prescribed diets. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, as well as food service and customer service experience. Benefits include health/dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a dedicated culinary team.

Qualifications

• Prioritizes patient care above all other duties.
• Accurately assembles and delivers patient meal trays.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Days. Hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday with every other weekend required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the East Madison Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. You will support the patient meals operation, retail food service operation, and production area.

Culinary Assistant

We are seeking a Culinary Assistant who:

• Prioritizes patient care above all other duties.
• Accurately assembles and delivers patient meal trays to adult and pediatric patients who have medically prescribed diets.
• Provides outstanding customer service by politely greeting and promptly serving customers.
• Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience

• Food service and/or customer service experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• ServSafe Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.