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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary positions in Wisconsin is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $20.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Employment StatusTypically no long-term commitmentOngoing employment, but not full-time

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Infographic showing various Temporary Positions job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,595 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Dining & Retail Services Temporary Positions

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

$15 - $17/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Posted 27 days ago


University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rating

4.4

Company rating: 4.4 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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:Dining & Retail Services Temporary PositionsJob Category:University StaffEmployment Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Job Profile:CookJob Duties:

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

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
Department:

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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