Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Walk-In Interviews – Food Service Assistants Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Food Service Assistant Position Summary: Join the UW–Platteville Dining Services Team! The University of Wisconsin–Platteville is seeking Temporary Food Service Assistants to support our dining operations. Whether you're looking for your first job, a flexible part-time opportunity, or extra income, we'd love to meet you! No Application Required! Skip the online application and come directly to a walk-in, on-the-spot interview. Interview Hours Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1300 Pioneer Student Center, University of Wisconsin–Platteville Parking: Please park in the lot closest to the Pioneer Student Center. No resume, application, or previous experience is required. Our team will meet with you, answer your questions, and discuss available opportunities during your visit. Key Job Responsibilities: Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas As a Food Service Assistant, you'll help create a welcoming dining experience for students, employees, and guests by: Serving food and beverages Assisting with food preparation Supporting catering events Cleaning and sanitizing dining and kitchen areas Providing excellent customer service Helping maintain an efficient and welcoming dining environment Pay & Schedule Starting Wage: $17.00 per hour Flexible scheduling Training provided Temporary position with scheduled hours not to exceed 1,040 hours per year This position is not eligible for benefits or leave! Required Qualifications: HS Diploma/GED Able to stand long periods of time Able to lift 25 lbs. or more on a regular basis Ability to work independently and as a team to reach department goals and expectations Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer: We understand food is a very important part of a student's lifestyle. Dining Services strives to deliver a variety of options to satisfy all appetites. We have eight different dining locations on campus, with a diverse, quality selection of items at reasonable costs. We also know healthy eating is an important aspect and we strive to provide healthy options at all locations - whether it's for students, faculty, staff, and/or guests. We are much more than what most of our visitors see daily. On top of the multiple dining locations on campus, Dining Services: Has a professional catering team that serves meetings, weddings, banquets, and private parties, both on and off campus Provides meals for the Children's Center on campus Distributes food to the Grant County Nutrition for the Elderly, which has six different sites in the county Supports efforts of the student-run food pantry on campus, Pioneer Provisions Hydroponics lab on campus changes how close our locally grown lettuce and spinach is for all dining locations We are a self-operated food service creating community and relationships through staff who are passionate about providing the best experience in campus dining. Whether it’s friends meeting for a meal, a comfort food that takes you back home, or being part of our food service team; Dining Services is here to make the campus dining experience one to fully enjoy. Campus Information: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 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. Contact Information: Mike Ernst, ernstm@uwplatt.edu Legal Notices and Important Information: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources. Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report. The Universities of Wisconsin 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. §. 19.36(7). UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Required Postings: Labor Law Poster - English Labor Law Poster - Spanish Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.