Catering Supervisor - Wisconsin Union Catering

About the role

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• Job Category: University Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Food Service Supervisor

Job Summary

Take that next step in your hospitality career as a Catering Supervisor for the Wisconsin Union. In your catering supervisor role, you will lead a student crew to set up and serve catered events in our buildings, surrounding buildings on campus, and off campus. From morning breaks to weddings to VIP events, no two days are the same.

We are looking for a self-motivated, high-energy person who is ready to ensure that every event they supervise is a success through their leadership and customer service skills. This position comes with a pension plan, sick leave, plenty of vacation time, opportunities for professional development, and a workplace in which coworkers appreciate and support each other. It is all here at the Wisconsin Union - apply today!

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently needed

Work Schedule and Location: 100% onsite

Variable schedule-including nights and weekends to support events.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Prepares, presents, and executes catered events
• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Department: Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Catering

Compensation

The expected starting salary is $22.50/ hour. This position will also receive additional pay for weekend and night hours.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food service, restaurant, hotel experience, or customer service experience as a supervisor or team lead

Certifications

• ServSafe Certificate required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• City of Madison Alcohol Operator License required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Driver's License - valid and meets UW Risk Management Standards- preferred but not required

How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Additional information

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

This position will be posted open until filled.

Contact Information: Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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