Temporary Lead Cook — Dining Services

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Temporary Cook to oversee daily cooking operations in multiple dining facilities. This role leads 1-5 staff, ensures quality and safety, and maintains sanitation and equipment standards while following standardized menus and recipes.

Responsibilities include training student workers, assisting with cook-to-order dishes, and ensuring a positive dining experience for customers. A 75% FTE schedule with potential summer hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours up to 12 hours on some days.
• Ability to push or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 200 lb.
• Ability to lift cases of food weighing up to 50 lb and bend, stoop, lift.
• Knowledge of safe use of food service equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Experience in large-scale cooking and following standardized menus/recipes.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation.
• Trains and guides student workers.
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation procedures

Large-scale cooking

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Tools

Ovens

Choppers

Slicers

Fryers

Menu management system

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Temporary Cook to oversee daily cooking operations in multiple dining facilities. This role leads 1-5 staff, ensures quality and safety, and maintains sanitation and equipment standards while following standardized menus and recipes.

Responsibilities include training student workers, assisting with cook-to-order dishes, and ensuring a positive dining experience for customers. A 75% FTE schedule with potential summer hours is offered.