Kitchen Assistant - TE - Memorial Union

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking a temporary assistant for the Memorial Union Kitchen. This role supports cooks and food service supervisors with a variety of kitchen tasks, ideal for those looking to develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities include assisting student workers, cleaning equipment, and preparing dishes. The position offers $17.00 per hour, and the work hours vary based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist and guide student workers.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and policies.
• Experience with kitchen equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides student workers in the kitchen.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Prepares basic dishes and assists in complex dish preparation.
• Performs routine food preparation activities.

Job description

Job Overview

The Memorial Union Kitchen is looking for a temporary assistant to join our team. This position will support our Cooks and Food Service Supervisors with general kitchen tasks. Hours will vary based on business needs. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides student workers
• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Prepares a variety of basic dishes such as sandwiches and salads, and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes
• Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers

Compensation

The salary for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union Culinary

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