Job Details

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Position Title: Cook

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Cook

Job Duties:

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. This position is an academic year position, working full time hours during the academic year.

This position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, including rotating weekend shifts of every third weekend, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm. Night and weekend shift differentials apply to this position.

Minimum starting salary is $16.20/hour and commiserate with experience. Shift differentials apply to this position.

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

Physical Demands

Lifting to 30# frequently and up to 50# occasionally is required of this position. Constant standing and walking with frequent bending and stooping must be done to perform job tasks. This position is also contingent upon passing an essential job function test.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
• Trains and guides student workers
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

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, and others are closed during the summer months. University Dining is the largest student employer on campus. University Dining is committed to maintaining our inclusive and diverse community of full time, part time, and student employees.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $16.20 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required

Required Qualifications:

• 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

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, August 17, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 17th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Professional Resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.