Culinary Production Assistant

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. You will support production, retail food venue, patient meals, and catering operations to ensure the right food is available for the right person at the right time.

Work Schedule

This position is a 100% FTE, Tuesday–Saturday position. First- and second-shift schedules are available. Shift start times are flexible and may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Training may begin on first shift, regardless of the assigned shift. The position is based at University Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and production schedules to prepare, portion, weigh, package, and label large-batch food items
• Adhere to Wisconsin Food Code, ServSafe, and UW Health standards
• Manage ingredient rotation, monitor critical control points, and sanitize equipment to keep food/meal production on schedule

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Food service and/or customer service experience
• PREFERRED: ServSafe Certification

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation time for full-time employees
• A free bus pass to assist with transportation to and from work
• Continuing education for both professional and personal growth

Compensation

• Evening or night shift differential

Additional Components of Compensation

• Full time benefits for part time work
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.