Food Service Assistant

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Under general oversight by the Food Service Manager the Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting with quantity food production seasonal grilling preparing the dining station by unloading food products and equipment needed and cleaning food stations carts and pots and pans as needed. This position will assist with food preparation service and sanitation as directed by the supervisor. The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is one of three field stations ran by the College of Natural Resources and campus. CWES provides food service to summer campers University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students in academic programs on-site weekend rental groups and an on-site charter school. Weekend and evening shifts and some holidays are required and shared with other food service employees.

This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Greets customers answers questions and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities

• Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning chopping food and serving food to customers

• Adheres to federal state and local food safety regulations policies and procedures

• Prepares a variety of basic dishes such as sandwiches and salads and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes

• Cleans inspects and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas

• Assists and guides student workers

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The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre accessible year-round residential environmental education facility. Located on glacial Sunset Lake 17 miles east of Stevens Point in Amherst Junction the station includes eight cabins two lodges one dining facility one maintenance building and two bathhouses. Its staff has been providing youth and adult programming to over 8000 annual visitors since 1975 including an on-site charter addition weekend workshops conferences and retreats are hosted year-round. CWES is a field station of the College of Natural Resources (CNR) UW-Stevens Point one of the largest comprehensive natural resources undergraduate programs in North America.

Compensation:

$15.00-17.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to become SERV Safe certified.
• Understanding of proper food handling storage and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare food accurately.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Effective verbal communication for interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a kitchen or dining setting.
• Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel and/or comply with requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/2/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Resume

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

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Name: Tom Quinn Director

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job more about the Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Policy.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel and/or comply with requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy.

Special Notes:

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The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.