Student Athlete Dining Cook @ Camp Randall Stadium & The Kohl Center Arena

About the role

Join our team as a Student Athlete Dining Cook and play an essential role in providing nutritious, high‑quality meals to student‑athletes. You’ll prepare meals that meet the highest culinary standards while adhering to federal, state, and corporate regulations. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where quality food and service are key! Anticipated start date: as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality meals according to standardized recipes and production schedules to meet delivery and service timelines.
• Serve meals or prepare items for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, proper temperatures, and appealing presentation.
• Clean kitchen areas after meal preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Store or discard excess food following safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators, storerooms, and kitchen spaces clean and well‑organized; ensure food and supplies are stored properly to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions; report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in‑service and safety meetings to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Work closely with coworkers, administrators, and managers to ensure smooth operations and consistent delivery of quality meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the dining services.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience with a strong understanding of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Must have or be willing to complete ServSafe Food Handler Certification and Alcohol Safety Certification.
• Positive attitude and team‑player mindset.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lb of kitchen supplies or food items.
• Ability to work well with others, creating a supportive environment for staff and team members.

Pay

Hourly rate: $18.00 – $22.00. An additional $5.00 per hour is paid on football gamedays.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time positions are available on three shift patterns (subject to change based on client need and team member availability):

• 1st Shift: 4 am – 12 pm
• 2nd Shift: 7 am – 3 pm
• 3rd Shift: 2 pm – 10 pm

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to wages) and high‑interest savings through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program