Cook

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Position Title:

Cook

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Cook

Job Duties:

This position ensures that dining standards are attained so that customers have an enjoyable dining experience in any of our locations. Standards that this position will display and uphold are courteous service, proper sanitation procedures, proper use and care of equipment, and the efficient production of quality, wholesome, and properly prepared foods according to standardized menus and recipes.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Commitment to working within a program that emphasizes sustainability and local initiatives.
• Associate degree in culinary or hospitality management, or 2 years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, quality standards, and experience in the use of materials, methods, and equipment used in large-scale cooking.
• Working knowledge of food allergens and nutrition.
• The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within three months of hire and/or complete recertification within three months of expiration.
• Extensive knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food production methods and procedures including sanitation, weights, and measures.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of food service equipment, and the procedures to clean food service equipment (ovens, choppers, slicers, etc.).
• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 200# and the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50# when storing, stocking, and rotating food products. A pre-employment physical assessment is required prior to work.
• Ability to read and interpret recipe information and production sheets from a menu management system such as CBORD.

Department:

University Dining

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 07/28/2025 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.

Contact Information:

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:

Laura Force, Chair, Search and Screen Committee

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If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

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Special Notes:

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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.

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.