Dining & Retail Services – Sandburg Residential Staff (Fall 2026)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Dining & Retail Services is seeking Sandburg Residential Staff for Fall 2026. No experience required; training provided. Roles include food preparation, guest service, cashiering, and station upkeep with 4–6 hour shifts and up to 25 hours per week.

Positions are campus-based with weekend availability. Free UWM shuttle transportation is provided, and you can move into Lead roles as you gain experience over the semester.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled UWM student and able to learn quickly.
• Weekend availability required.
• Be responsible and reliable.
• Able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Stand for at least 4 hours.
• Safely use kitchen tools and navigate a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation for salads, sandwiches, beverages, entrees, soups, and specialties.
• Create a welcoming guest environment and provide excellent service.
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control.
• Set up serving stations with utensils, food, dishes, and condiments.
• Replenish condiments and station supplies; operate beverage station.
• Stock items using FIFO; perform cashier and dish room duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Stand 4 hours

Kitchen tools safety

Customer service

Education

UWM student currently enrolled

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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Dining & Retail Services - Sandburg 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 Sandburg 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 COMPENTENCIES

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.