Production Associate - Upper DeBot Dining Center

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Production Associate at the Upper DeBot Dining Center. The role supports kitchen staff in food preparation and service, with weekend shifts required and compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Learning to operate kitchen equipment, stock service areas, and assist with special functions, you will contribute to uninterrupted dining service while gaining valuable work experience in a university dining program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Basic knowledge of how to use kitchen utensils and equipment; learn and perform food prep, service, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils to prepare main dishes, soups, pasta, meats, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and baked goods according to patron demand.
• Set up service area and stock with appropriate amount of food.
• Assist with food production for special functions.
• Maintain storeroom and equipment in a sanitary, orderly manner and in compliance with local, state, and federal rules.

Skills

Food prep

Safety procedures

Stock management

Equipment operation

Job description

Position Title:

Production Associate - Upper DeBot Dining Center

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

Accountability

Reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager – Upper DeBot Dining Center and Student Manager - Upper DeBot Dining Center, with daily tasks assigned by Shift Leads,Floor Managers, and Sous Chef for that location.

Responsibilities

The Production Associate will assist the kitchen staff with the 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. Weekend shifts will be required.

Specific Duties

• 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 with
• 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
• Success Attributes

Base Wage

$13.00 (Division 2)

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. 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 Affirative 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.