"Food Service Assistant"

Job Details

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Position Title: Food Service Assistant

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Food Service Assistant

Job Duties:

University Dining’s Food Service Assistants provide oversight for the set-up and maintenance of all front of house service-related tasks and ensures a clean and safe service area. These positions work closely with students, student managers, and limited term employees to serve customers. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00pm-8:30pm.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

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 is $16.20/hour and commensurate 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.

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

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.

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, January 11, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 11th 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.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Melissa Petrouske
Email: petrouskem@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jason Horzewski
Email: horzewskij@uwstout.edu