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Position Title:
Cook
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Cook
Job Duties:
Dining operates a comprehensive collegiate food service program delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative culinary services to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 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.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
- Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
- Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
- Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Trains and guides student workers
Department:
This position reports for culinary duties through the Chefs and Sous Chefs to the Executive Chef of University Dining and for personnel/operational duties to the Unit Manager. The University Dining Department has service units located within the DeBot Residential Dining Center (Upper DeBot Dining Center and Lower DeBot Marketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus and operates a full-service catering operation and food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and is closely linked with the University Centers and Housing and Residence Life.
Compensation:
The Cook is a full-time position during the academic year/part time in summer, hourly, non-exempt, annual (12-month), university staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $16 – $18 per hour commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (US). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Basic knowledge of safe and efficient use of food service equipment, and the procedures to clean food service equipment (ovens, choppers, slicers, etc.).
- Knowledge of food production methods and procedures including sanitation, weights, and measures.
- Ability to read and follow recipes.
- Basic knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in food preparation and service.
- AllerTrain and ServSafe Certification will be offered and required within six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of related experience.
- High school diploma/GED.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 06/01/2026 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:
* Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
* Resume
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.
Contact Information:
Name: Anthony LaRocca, Position Contact
Email: anlarocc@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2134
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
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
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 appointment. UW-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 a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you 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.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
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 https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The 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.
