Cook

University Dining’s Cook positions work with full-time Dining staff, student managers, and student employees to prepare food items following established menus and recipes.

Schedule

Academic-year position, working full-time hours during the academic year.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
• Rotating weekend shifts every third weekend: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–6:00 pm

Night and weekend shift differentials apply to this position.

• Night Differential (80 cents) – additional pay for all hours worked on a regularly scheduled shift between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am
• Weekend Differential (80 cents) – additional pay for all hours worked between 12:01 am Saturday and midnight Sunday

Pay

Minimum starting salary is $16.20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Trains and guides student workers
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• 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 and associated activities

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Constant standing and walking with frequent bending and stooping

This position is contingent upon passing an essential job function test.

Requirements

• Experience preparing food and working with food service equipment

A six-month probationary period is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food production
• Experience providing customer service, either internal or external customers
• Education and/or training on basics of food safety

About the Department

University Dining includes two cafeterias (Commons and North Point Dining) and retail dining options in the Memorial Student Center (food court & convenience store), express food locations around campus, catering, and concessions. Some locations operate year-round, while others are closed during the summer months. University Dining is the largest student employer on campus and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse community of full-time, part-time, and student employees.

Benefits

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan. View employee benefits and use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your total compensation.