Dining and Retail Services – Cambridge Residential Staff (Fall 2026)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks Cambridge-area Dining and Retail Services staff for Fall 2026. Positions offer flexible, short 4–6 hour shifts near campus and no prior experience required; training is provided. Students may be contacted based on availability and can work up to 25 hours per week, with 20 hours for international students.

Transportation to Cambridge is provided by the UWM shuttle. Essential functions include food prep assistance, customer service, sanitation, station

Qualifications

• Individuals are UWM students that are currently enrolled in classes and are willing to learn.
• Available to work weekend shifts.
• Must be responsible and reliable.
• Can work quickly, accurately, and maintain a pleasant disposition.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Stand for a minimum of 4 hours continuously.
• Utilize kitchen tools safely.
• Maneuver throughout a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all phases of food preparation for salads, sandwiches, beverages, entrees, soups, and specialty items.
• Creating a welcoming environment for guests and providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control per supervisor instructions.
• Set up serving stations that include utensils, food, dishes, supplies, and condiments.
• Maintain beverage station dispensers and refill as necessary.
• Replenish condiments and serving utensils.
• Stock necessary items using FIFO stocking procedures.
• Cashiering duties.
• Dish room duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Quick learner

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Stand for long periods

Job description

Dining and Retail Services - Cambridge Residential Staff (Fall 2026)

WE NEED MORE CAFE STAFF MEMBERS! NEW POSITIONS HAVE OPENED UP! Apply to join our team for Fall 2026!

If you want a job conveniently located close to campus with a flexible schedule and short 4-to-6-hour shifts, then a DRS Staff position is perfect for you!

**Students will be contacted based off their availability

** No experience required; we provide training!

What you will gain:

• An opportunity to connect with other UWM students
• An opportunity to move into Lead positions

Join our team! Students can work 7 days/week, up to 25 hours/week (20 hours/week for international students). Unit supervisors work around your class schedule.

Free transportation to and from Cambridge is provided by the UWM shuttle service.

If you are interested in learning more about either role, check out the duties and requirements below!

HOURS

Must have availability to work 10-15 hours/week

Weekend availability required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting with all phases of food preparation for salads, sandwiches, beverages, entrees, soups, and specialty items
• Creating a welcoming environment for guests and providing excellent customer service
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control per supervisor instructions
• Set up serving stations that include utensils, food, dishes, supplies, and condiments
• Maintain beverage station dispensers and refill as necessary
• Replenish condiments and serving utensils
• Stock necessary items using FIFO (First-in First-out) stocking procedures
• Cashieringduties
• Dish roomduties
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Individuals are UWM students that are currently enrolled in classes and are willing to learn
• Available to work weekend shifts
• Must be responsible and reliable
• Can work quickly, accurately, and maintain a pleasant disposition.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly
• Stand for a minimum of 4 hours continuously
• Utilize kitchen tools safely
• Maneuver throughout a kitchen environment

PYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand (Constantly)
• Walk (Frequently)
• Reach outward (Frequently)
• Reach above shoulder (Occasionally)
• Lift/Carry 40+ lbs (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull 20+lbs (Occasionally)

PANTHER EDGE COMPENTENCITIES

Critical Thinking: Students learn to analyze and evaluate information which helps them navigate complex situations and address challenges.

Leadership: Using communication, decision-making, and other skills, students learn to guide, motivate, and direct teams toward success.