Production Cook - Union South Kitchen and Bakery

Are you looking to start or advance your career in culinary production? This position is your opportunity to join a team of great people in a stable work environment. Located in the kitchen of Union South and under the general supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and Sous Chef, this position is responsible for cooking and preparing our catering orders for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as other departmental needs. In this position you will:

• Be responsible for safe and efficient food production

• Gain experience by being part of a nationally recognized, award-winning team.

• Work alongside other full-time food service professionals and part-time students to achieve the common goal of being the premier food venue for the University of Wisconsin.

• Work directly with students to train and develop them according to area goals

The successful person in this role will be ready to learn, be able to collaborate with other departmental teams, be a team player, be able to multitask, and be a good communicator.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally needed.

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.

• Ability to work in cold and hot environments.

Work Schedule and Location:

Main work location is in the beautiful Union South Building. Work hours to start will be Tuesdays through Saturdays; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Work schedule may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods

• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities

• Trains and guides student workers

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Culinary, Union South Kitchen

The expected starting salary is $20.50/ hour

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

• One year of previous kitchen or large batch cooking experience

• Demonstrated basic food safety knowledge

• ServSafe Certificate required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to complete a work history and upload the following document:

• Resume

Applicants should complete a work history and provide a resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on submitted application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process

Kathleen Keller, kathleen.keller@wisc.edu, 608-262-9323

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying to.Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including 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.