Culinary Assistant

UW Health • Madison, WI

6h

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant supports UW Health’s patient meals operation, retail food service operation, and production area. The role prioritizes patient care, accurately assembles and delivers meal trays to adult and pediatric patients with medically prescribed diets, provides polite and prompt customer service, and sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and the work environment. The position is 100% FTE, 40 hours per week, with scheduled shifts from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and every other weekend required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Food service and/or customer service experience.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient care above all other duties.
• Accurately assemble and deliver patient meal trays to adult and pediatric patients with medically prescribed diets.
• Greet and serve customers politely and promptly.
• Sanitize dishes, cookware, equipment, and the environment.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
• Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed