Food Production Assistant

Position Summary:

The Food Production Assistant is a shift lead position, responsible for leading Cooks and Food Service Assistants during daily food production to ensure staff is properly trained on operation procedures and food production responsibilities, and coordination of tear down, cleaning and sanitation of work space at shift's end. This is a full-time, year-round position, offering an excellent benefit package. The hours for this position are roughly Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 am - 8 pm, and may require additional hours as needed. Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and participates in food preparation and leads meal set ups, on-site food and beverage final preparations, service to customers, and post event take down; which includes meals served during the evening, day, or weekends with regular or customized menus;
• Monitors the attractiveness & freshness of foods displayed and served;
• Independently responds to customer requests and concerns during meal service and ensures appropriate standards of customer service achieved
• Train and lead assigned student and LTE employees in proper food preparation,
• Performs the duties of the board operations employees when the need arises
• Performs administrative responsibilities associated with the Board Operations.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years quantity foods cooking experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Current ServSafe certificate or equivalent

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

Campus Information: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 8,000 students in 42 baccalaureate and 6 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. Application Deadline:

Applications must be received by July 30, 2019. How to Apply:

Applications are required to be submitted electronically via the UW-Platteville careers portal. The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Steven Lemire, Executive Chef, We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community. Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.