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Position Title:
CookJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
CookJob 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 Caf. 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: Sauting 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
Associates Degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field
ServSafe Sanitation Certification or equivalent
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit:
AResumeaddressing 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
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law.UWMwill not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
