Cook Jobs

Job Summary:

Give yourself a raise and apply today - starting at $18.20 per hour! We're also offering a $2,000 to $4,000 hiring bonus.
As a Cook you'll receive: Paid time off, a free meal for every shift you work, night shift differential, weekend shift differential, State employee benefits, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person you refer who is hired!

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of food preparation activities and related tasks according to quality and safety standards in dining, retail, and/or catering venues to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.

• 40% Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
• 15% Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• 15% Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• 15% Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• 15% Trains and guides student workers

Tasks:

• Interact with English speaking customers while displaying knowledge of food products, allergens and food safety.
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Perform food production to include batch cooking, cook-to-flow, and made-to-order display cooking.
• Perform duties in a high-volume, dynamic, student residential dining environment.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of food production or professional cooking experience preferred, preference will be given to candidates with
more than 1 year of experience.
UW-Madison University Housing experience preferred.

License/Certification:

Preferred
ServSafe Certification

Work Schedule:

Schedules will be determined at time of offer.
The primary schedule for this position typically consists of 5, 8 hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend.
Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours. Schedules will be determined at time of offer.
Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $18.20 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

English Proficiency Required - This position requires one or more of the following abilities: ability to speak, read, write, and/or understand verbal instructions in English.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Jennifer McFarlin
[email protected]
608-890-2300
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Cook(DS004)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/DINING/DCS ADMIN

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

253780-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.