Production Associate - Lower DeBot Marketplace

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hiring a Production Associate for the Lower DeBot Marketplace. The role supports kitchen staff in preparing food items for service and learns to safely operate kitchen equipment, with two night or weekend shifts required.

Applicants must be part-time students (min 6 undergrad or 5 grad credits) and pass criminal background checks and UWSP trainings. Base wage is $13.00/hour on Division 2, with comprehensive onboarding and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Basic knowledge of how to use kitchen utensils and equipment.
• 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)
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check
• Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
• Eight-week probationary period may impact future employment status.

Responsibilities

• The Production Associate will help the kitchen staff prepare food items to be served in a food service location.
• Learn to safely use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Help ensure a proper amount of food is available to provide uninterrupted service.
• Two night or weekend shifts will be required.
• 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.
• Report sanitary and safety hazards to Management Team.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Complete University Dining Orientation and mandatory trainings.

Skills

Food service

Safety procedures

Lifting 40–60 lbs

Time management

Part-time student

Education

Part-time student (6 undergrad or 5 grad credits)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

Position Title: Production Associate - Lower DeBot Marketplace

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Accountability Reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager - Lower DeBot Marketplace, and the Student Manager - Lower DeBot Marketplace, daily tasks assigned by the Floor Manager, Shift Leads and Sous Chef for that location.

Responsibilities

The Production Associate will help the kitchen staff prepare 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. Two night or weekend shifts will be required.

• 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 and all mandatory trainings.
• 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.
• 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 (Division 2)

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. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. 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.

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