Food Service Assistant

University Dining’s Food Service Assistants provide oversight for the set-up and maintenance of all front-of-house service-related tasks and ensure a clean and safe service area. These positions work closely with students, student managers, and limited-term employees to serve customers.

Schedule

• Position 1: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., rotating weekend shifts with additional night and weekend shifts required to meet operational needs
• Position 2: Sunday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., additional night and weekend shifts required to meet operational needs

Physical Demands

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

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Assists and guides student workers
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Prepares a variety of basic dishes such as sandwiches and salads, and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes

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.

Pay

Minimum starting salary is $16.20/hour, commensurate with experience. Shift differentials apply:

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

Requirements

• Experience preparing food and working with food service equipment

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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