Food Service Assistant

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Position Title:

Food Service Assistant

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Food Service Assistant

Position Summary:

Are you ready to be a vital person on our campus?

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks to fulfill temporary Food Service Assistant openings!

Dining employees work in the Student Dining Centers across campus maintaining a pleasant and clean atmosphere. They will provide support in keeping areas working efficiently, cleaning and sanitizing during meal periods. May serve food, assist with catering events, food preparation, and provide excellent service to dining patrons (students, staff, community members). 

This is a temporary position that is called upon during busy periods and times of year. The scheduled hours per year are not to exceed 1,040. This role is not benefit or leave eligible. Wage for this position is $15.00 per hour.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED

• Able to stand long periods of time

• Able to lift 25 lbs. or more on a regular basis

• Ability to work independently and as a team to reach department goals and expectations

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

We understand food is a very important part of a student's lifestyle. Dining Services strives to deliver a variety of options to satisfy all appetites. We have eight different dining locations on campus, with a diverse, quality selection of items at reasonable costs. We also know healthy eating is an important aspect and we strive to provide healthy options at all locations - whether it's for students, faculty, staff, and/or guests.

We are much more than what most of our visitors see daily. On top of the multiple dining locations on campus, Dining Services:

• Has a professional catering team that serves meetings, weddings, banquets, and private parties, both on and off campus

• Provides meals for the Children's Center on campus

• Distributes food to the Grant County Nutrition for the Elderly, which has six different sites in the county

• Supports efforts of the student-run food pantry on campus, Pioneer Provisions

• Hydroponics lab on campus changes how close our locally grown lettuce and spinach is for all dining locations

We are a self-operated food service creating community and relationships through staff who are passionate about providing the best experience in campus dining. Whether it’s friends meeting for a meal, a comfort food that takes you back home, or being part of our food service team; Dining Services is here to make the campus dining experience one to fully enjoy.

Campus Information:

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.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume (if available)

• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

Contact Information: Mike Ernst, ernstm@uwplatt.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

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

 

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide re