Culinary Production Assistant

Work Schedule :

Scheduled shifts are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. You will support production, retail food venue, patient meals, and catering operations to ensure the right food is available for the right person at the right time.

We are seeking a Culinary Production Assistant who:

• Follow standardized recipes and production schedules to prepare, portion, weigh, package, and label large‑batch food items
• Adhere to Wisconsin Food Code, ServSafe, and UW Health standards
• Manage ingredient rotation, monitor critical control points, and sanitize equipment to keep food/meal production on schedule

Culinary Production Assistants are eligible for:

• Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation time for full-time employees.
• A free bus pass to assist with transportation to and from work.
• Continuing education for both professional and personal growth.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening or night shift differential

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience

• Food service and/or customer service experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• ServSafe Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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