Production Associate - Catering

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University Dining at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Production Associate - Catering for student employment. Base wage is $13.00/hour with an opportunity to learn kitchen operations and support food service locations on campus.

You will assist kitchen staff with food preparation, learn to safely use utensils and equipment, and help ensure adequate food quantities for uninterrupted service. A part-time student status and mandatory trainings are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Basic knowledge of how to use kitchen utensils and equipment preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn and display required job skills in food preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Must be able to work with speed and efficiency following proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking, and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items.
• Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours.
• All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
• Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
• Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Responsibilities

• The Production Associate will assist the kitchen staff with preparation of food items to be served in a food service location.
• You will learn how to safely use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment for the location.
• Helping to ensure that a proper amount of food items are available to provide uninterrupted service.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils in preparation of main dishes, soups, pasta, meats, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and baked goods etc. in quantities according to number of patrons to be served and the location of work (i.e., Upper DeBot, Lower DeBot Marketplace, Bakery, DUC Food Court, Catering).
• Use safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties.
• Set up service area and stock with appropriate amount of food.
• Assist with food production for special functions.
• Maintain storeroom and equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner and in conformance with local, state, federal rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that both service and leftover food are stored in a safe and sanitary condition.
• At end of shifts, ensure that prep area is clean with dirty pans and utensils sent for cleaning and entire area prepped for next shift.
• Report sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to Management Team.
• Attending mandatory staff meetings.
• Complete University Dining Orientation Canvas course and all Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining.
• Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by Management Team.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Fast pace

Job description

Current Students:

Position Title: Production Associate - Catering

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

Responsibilities

• The Production Associate will assist the kitchen staff with preparation of food items to be served in a food service location.
• You will learn how to safely use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment for the location.
• Helping to ensure that a proper amount of food items are available to provide uninterrupted service.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils in preparation of main dishes, soups, pasta, meats, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and baked goods etc. in quantities according to number of patrons to be served and the location of work (i.e., Upper DeBot, Lower DeBot Marketplace, Bakery, DUC Food Court, Catering).
• Use safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties.
• Set up service area and stock with appropriate amount of food.
• Assist with food production for special functions.
• Maintain storeroom and equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner and in conformance with local, state, federal rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that both service and leftover food are stored in a safe and sanitary condition.
• At end of shifts, ensure that prep area is clean with dirty pans and utensils sent for cleaning and entire area prepped for next shift.
• Report sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to Management Team.
• Attending mandatory staff meetings.
• Complete University Dining Orientation Canvas course and all Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining.
• Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by Management Team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Basic knowledge of how to use kitchen utensils and equipment preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn and display required job skills in food preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Must be able to work with speed and efficiency following proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking, and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items.
• Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours.
• All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
• Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
• Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Learning Outcomes

Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giving you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume. As a result of their involvement in the University Dining student employment program, student employees will gain experience in:

• Job Knowledge
• Personal Development
• Responsibility/Task Completion
• Customer Service
• Community Engagement
• Inclusivity at Work
• Work Practices
• Judgement/Problem Solving

Base Wage $13.00/hour

Key Job Responsibilities: Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Afforatives Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.