Description

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) As Wisconsin's only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin. Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsin's largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. In all, the university educates more than 27,000 students on its three campuses. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. The UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBT+ campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ-friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.

Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Our campus counseling and health services, accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, provides integrated, holistic care for students through our medical, counseling, and health promotion and wellness departments. We assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university's academic and community service mission and focus on our students' well-being as an essential component to student success.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef, both incumbents 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. Both incumbents 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. Both positions 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.


These positions are full-time, nine (9) month seasonal appointments, concurrent with the academic year. These seasonal appointments will have the following unpaid work breaks:

Summer Break May to August

Winterim Break December to January


These positions come with a competitive salary and benefit package. The salary for these positions starts at $14.77 per hour; the final hourly rate is dependent upon the finalist's experience, education, qualifications and equity within the department.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees also receive a vacation package starting at 104 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday (36hrs each year), and paid legal holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen
environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing hot and cold food in large quantities in a fast-paced environment;

• Demonstrated experience as a supervisor or lead worker in a food service environment (training, assigning tasks, scheduling, etc. of subordinate staff);

• Demonstrated experience preparing various cuisines (ethnic, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.);

• Demonstrated experience working in a higher education setting. Further experience working in a food or similar areas within a higher education
setting is strongly preferred;

• Associate's Degree or higher in Culinary Arts, or related field;

• ServSafe Sanitation Certification or equivalent. Application Instructions When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above. Please also include email and phone numbers for three professional references (including most recent direct supervisor). You may provide this information by either uploading a resume, cover letter, and reference list or by typing directly into the application. Reference list must contain at least one direct supervisor.

This is a continuous recruitment with a deadline of 11/28/2021 for guaranteed consideration. Applications will be accepted after 11/29/2021, but may not be reviewed.





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