Dining Services Retail & Catering Lead

Position Summary:

The Retail/Catering Lead provides high quality catering services for events such as banquets, dinners, and receptions in the Markee Pioneer Student Center, Ullsvik Hall and other campus and community sites. The Retail/Catering Lead provides guidance and direction to catering student managers and student employees. The position starts at $20.00/hr and is commensurate with experience!

Responsibilities:

• Lead Dining Services staff in the setup, preparation and service of catering, student center food court operations and all other Dining Services locations.
• Game plan daily operation based on the priorities of the day, communicating with management, staff and the customer to insure operational standards.
• Direct the setup, delivery of service and break down of service.
• Monitor dining area and serving lines for proper appearance.
• Evaluate quality of service to guests, recommending changes to Assistant Director Dining Services.
• Troubleshoot dining and kitchen concerns, such as food shortages, timeliness of food deliveries, etc.
• Provide direction and leadership to team members
• Maintain proper sanitation standards.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in food service
• Ability to work some nights and weekends (with $ differential!)

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: July 24, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• A current resume or document with work history
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.