Food Service Assistant

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Food Service Assistant

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Food Service Assistant

Job Duties:

UW-Milwaukee is seeking a Food Service Assistant to prepare food and complete related tasks according to quality and safety standards to ensure satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals. This position will provide oversight for the set-up and maintenance of all front of the house service-related tasks and ensures a clean and safe service area, while working closely with students, student managers, and limited term employees to serve customers.

Availability/Schedule:

Weekend and evening availability is required with a tentative schedule of Tuesday - Saturday - 12:00pm-8:30pm and 11:00am-7:30pm (Saturday)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers (20%)
• Assists and guides student workers (20%)
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities (20%)
• Prepares a variety of basic dishes and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes (10%)
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas (10%)
• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures (10%)
• Coordinate and perform the set-up and clean-up of preparation, production, service areas, and equipment (10%)

Department:

Dining and Retail Services

Compensation:

$16.00 - $18.00 an hour

Required Qualifications:

• Six months of food service experience in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of food service experience in a professional setting

• ServSafe Certification, Food Handler or Manager certification

• Experience leading and /or training staff

• Experience in a customer service environment

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. A cover letter is optional, though highly encouraged to include in your application materials.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 07/16/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/15/2026. Applications submitted after 07/15/2026 may not be immediately reviewed.

Contact Information:

Questions can be directed to Jennifer Brown (brow2366@uwm.edu)

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.