Cook

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* Position Title:

** Cook##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Cook##
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* Job Duties:

** University Dining’s Cook positions work with full time Dining staff, student managers, and student employees to prepare food items following established menus and recipes. This position is an academic year position, working full time hours during the academic year.

Position 1 Breakfast Cook:
Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday every 3rd weekend

Position 2:
Swing Cook:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday every 3rd weekend.  This position also covers scheduled days off for the breakfast and dinner cooks when it is their weekend in the rotation. This position will also fill in for the cook that is off on Mondays and Thursdays.

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.

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.##
** Key

Job Responsibilities:

*** 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
* Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
* Greets customers, answers questions, and provides 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 of $16.20 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A six-month probationary period is required
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Experience preparing food and working with food service equipment
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience providing customer service, either internal or external customers
* Education and/or training on basics of food safety
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* How to Apply:

**** Complete applications received by end of day, January 4, 2026 are ensured full consideration.
** Applications submitted after January 4th 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:
** 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.
* It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
** Contact Information:
** For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair:
Kelly Etlicher Email: etlicherk

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