Production Associate - Catering

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

15d•$13

About The Position

Upon completion of your Workday application, we need you to apply for the University Dining position also on our student employment application form. Please use the following link. Save this link into a new browser for easy access after applying on Workday. http://bit.ly/university-dining-employment-application Accountability Reports to the University Dining Catering Manager with daily tasks assigned by the Sous Chef and Student Manager for that location. The Production Associate will assist the kitchen staff with preparation of food items to be served in a food service location. You will learn how to safely use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment for the location. H elp ing to ensure that a proper amount of food item s are available to provide uninterrupted service.

Requirements

M ust be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week
Ability to learn and display required job skills in food preparation, service, and sanitation
Must be able to work with speed and efficiency following proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking , and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items.
Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours.
All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated .)
Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students ’ future employment status

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of how to use kitchen utensils and equipment preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils in preparation of main dishes, soups, pasta, meats, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches , desserts , and baked goods etc. in quantities according to number of patrons to be served and the location of work ( i.e., Upper DeBot , Lower DeBot Marketplace, Bakery, DUC Food Court, Catering)
Use safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties
Set up service area and stock with appropriate amount of food.
Assist with food production for special functions.
Maintain storeroom and equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner and in conformance with local, state, federal rules, and regulations.
Ensure that both service and leftover food are stored in a safe and sanitary condition
At end of shifts, ensure that prep area is clean with dirty pans and utensils sent for cleaning and entire area prepped for next shift.
Report sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to Management Team.
Attend ing mandatory staff meetings
Complet e University Dining Orientation Canvas course and all M andatory T rainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining
Be ing held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook
Other duties as assigned by Management Team