"Cook"

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Cook
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10001901

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Position Title: Cook

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Cook

Job Duties: The position is located within the UWM Residence Halls. Under direction of Associate Sous Chefs, this position functions as one of the Chefs for Cambridge Cafe. The incumbent will be responsible for the timely preparation of hot and cold food for sales throughout various dining locations and catered events for Retail Services. They will personally prepare and lead/train other employees in the preparation of hot and cold food according to established recipes. Incumbent will meet production schedules while following safe food handling practices. They will also recommend and prepare special items for catered events and tastings and recommend changes in menus and recipes as necessary.

The Department of Retail Services is hiring to fill One Full-time, year round position.

This position will be assigned schedules as necessary to cover the needs of the department and schedules may vary from week to week depending on the events scheduled.

Nights and weekends availability is needed if there are special events and based on operational need. Position also requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• 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

Department: Retail Services

Compensation: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in various food service concepts (Full service, quick service, etc.)
• At least two years of experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic cooking skills: Sauteing, Broiling, Frying, Roasting, Butchery, Garde Manger, Pantry, Breakfast Cookery, etc.
• Supervisor or Lead worker experience in a food service environment (training, assigning tasks, and scheduling of subordinate staff)
• Experience cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
• Experience working in higher education, hotel, hospital, or institutional facility
• Associate's Degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field
• ServSafe Sanitation Certification or equivalent

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit:

• A Resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above

Recommended but not required:

• List of two (2) professional references
• Cover Letter

The search committee will not consider resumes and/or cover letters that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear.

Contact Information: Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator
garci289@uwm.edu

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