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.
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Food Service Supervisor
Job Summary:
This position will function and serve as shift manager for the following Memorial Union restaurants on the UW Madison campus: Strada, Daily Scoop, Terrace BBQ Stand and Lakeview Lounge. Job duties include: oversee quality food preparation, presentation, and customer service; guide and direct staff; oversee training and development of part-time staff.
Our organization, the Wisconsin Union, is the social heart of UW-Madison, providing events, facilities, and activities for students, staff, faculty, thousands of Wisconsin Union members, and visitors. The Union also provides hands-on leadership experiences for hundreds of UW-Madison students.
Schedule:
This position is scheduled to work a combination of days, nights and weekends, with 2 days off in a row. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of our units. As a result, work schedules will be adjusted during specific times of the year to meet demand.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally needed; Ability to work outside in inclement weather needed.
Certifications:
ServSafe Certification Required
Ability to produce or attain within 6 months of hire
Valid Bartender License Required
Ability to produce or attain within 6 months of hire
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
- Enforcement of State and Local drinking laws and University policies and procedures.
- Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
- Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
- Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
- Other duties as described and assigned by supervisor
- Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
Department:
Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union
Compensation:
The starting salary is $22.50/hour - but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
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.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous restaurant experience in supervisory or lead role
Basic knowledge of food preparation methods, techniques, and equipment
Education:
H.S. Diploma Preferred
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.
You will be prompted to complete a work history and have the option of attaching a resume.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 30, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Kathleen Keller, kathleen.keller@wisc.edu, 608-262-9323
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.