Dining & Retail Services Temporary Positions
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile ... Cook Job Duties: Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile ... Cook Job Duties: Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile ... Cook Job Duties: Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions ...
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$20.80 - $31.20/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$20.80 - $31.20/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$20.80 - $31.20/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$20.80 - $31.20/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile ... Cook Job Duties: Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile ... Cook Job Duties: Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20/hr
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20/hr
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Three years of prior cooking experience are required. * Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $24.00 per ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Three years of prior cooking experience are required. * Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $24.00 per ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20/hr
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
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Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20/hr
Requirement : 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen is required. * Pay Range: $18 ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Quick apply
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$19/hr
Prior fast food cooking and frying experience- burgers, fries, salads, appetizers, and made-to ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Quick apply
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$12.75 - $16.25/hr
... Cook, Culinary Services Manager and Regional Director of Culinary Services Education/Prior work history/Minimum requirements * At least 18 years of age * Ability to use dishwasher and record temps
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$12.75 - $16.25/hr
... Cook, Culinary Services Manager and Regional Director of Culinary Services Education/Prior work history/Minimum requirements * At least 18 years of age * Ability to use dishwasher and record temps
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items ...
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items ...
$8.76 - $9.95
2% of jobs
$9.95 - $11.13
4% of jobs
$11.13 - $12.32
9% of jobs
$13.50 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.32 - $13.50
10% of jobs
$13.50 - $14.68
14% of jobs
The median wage is $15.47 / hr.
$14.68 - $15.87
16% of jobs
$15.87 - $17.05
15% of jobs
$17.48 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.05 - $18.24
12% of jobs
$18.24 - $19.42
9% of jobs
$19.42 - $20.60
5% of jobs
$20.60 - $21.79
3% of jobs
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$15
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| Aspect | Temporary Cook | Full-Time Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred | Same as temporary; often requires additional experience or certifications |
| Work Environment | Short-term assignments in various settings like events, catering, or seasonal kitchens | Long-term employment in restaurants, hotels, or institutional kitchens |
| Employment Duration | Temporary, project-based, or seasonal | Permanent, ongoing employment |
| Employer Usage | Event companies, catering services, temp agencies | Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools |
Temporary Cooks typically work on short-term or seasonal projects, often through agencies or for specific events, while Full-Time Cooks are employed permanently in a consistent work environment. Both roles require similar credentials and certifications, but their employment terms and work settings differ significantly.
The most popular types of Cook jobs in Milwaukee, WI are:
For Temporary Cook jobs in Milwaukee, WI, the most frequently searched job titles are:
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Milwaukee, WI • On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Part-time, Temporary
Posted 23 days ago
4.4
Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Dining & Retail Services is hiring limited term employees for part-time positions to fill roles such as food service assistant, cook, dishwasher, and cashier. Various shifts are available Monday-Friday with a few options to work on the weekends as well.
Food Service Assistant Duties
Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers
Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities
Prepares a variety of basic dishes and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes
Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
Cook Duties
Perform routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook-to-order and specialty foods
Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
Dishwasher Duties
Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment
Assists student employees and provides training as needed
Cleans, inspects, and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
Shelves and organizes (stockroom, warehouse) inventory
Cashier Duties
Processes customer transactions by performing cashier duties using the point of sale system
Cleans and stocks work areas in and around the register
Interacts with customer, answers questions, and provides information regarding products, escalating questions as necessary
Dining & Retail Services
Compensation:$15.00 - $17.00 an hour based on position and experience
How to Apply:Applicants must apply online and submit a resume outlining your previous work experience and availability.
Positions are open until filled and this posting will be updated as positions are no longer available.
Contact Information:Questions regarding available positions can be directed to Katherine Ott (ottka@uwm.edu)
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.UWMwill not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, seehttp://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
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