University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Cook (1st and 2nd Shift)

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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About the role

This position works closely with students, student managers, and limited-term employees.
Applications submitted after 07/15/2026 may not be immediately reviewed.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.

Perform routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook-to-order and specialty foods (50%)
Cleans, inspects and maintains bakery equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures (10%)

Experience in various food service concepts (Full service, quick service, etc.)
At least two years of experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen environment
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.
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.
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.
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.

Basic cooking skills: Sauteing, Broiling, Frying, Roasting, Butchery, Garde Manger, Pantry, Breakfast Cookery, etc.

Experience cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists
Experience working in higher education, hotel, hospital, or institutional facility
Associate's Degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field
ServSafe Sanitation Certification or equivalent
Sauteing, Broiling, Frying, Roasting, Butchery, Garde Manger, Pantry, Breakfast Cookery, etc.

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.

Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities (10%)
We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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