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Cook - TE

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

These positions end on December 16, 2026. How does a temporary role fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to staying through the full term.

Tell me about your experience cooking menu items and doing prep work in a restaurant or dining hall.

What they are checking: Whether they can step in and work back-of-house without much training.

Which of the three schedules works for you, and can you be there reliably for every shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can be dependable during a short-term role.

Tell me about a time you had to adjust quickly when the kitchen was busier than expected.

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady and adapt under pressure.

What would you do

At the Strada station you would make pizzas and pasta bowls in front of guests. How do you keep up speed and still be friendly?

What they are checking: Whether they can cook and give good service at the same time.

A guest asks what is in a dish because of a food allergy. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they handle allergy questions carefully and accurately.

A student worker is not following instructions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide students firmly and kindly.

About the work

You will train and guide student workers. How would you teach a new student to use a slicer safely?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach safety clearly to new and young workers.

What food safety rules do you follow for holding hot and cold foods?

What they are checking: Whether they know the safe temperature ranges that prevent illness.

How do you clean and check kitchen equipment at the end of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep equipment clean and report problems before they cause trouble.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Cook Job Summary: 3 positions that will work in the Lake View Lounge back of house cooking menu items along with prep work and in the Strada will primarily be a cook but will also serve in customer service functions like preparing pizzas, pasta bowls, & interacting with guests. These positions are Temporary positions that will end on 12/16/2026. Performs a variety of food preparation activities and related tasks according to quality and safety standards in dining, venues to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals. Schedule: Weekly Schedule: subject to change based on business needs. These positions are Temporary positions that will end on 12/16/2026. Position 1: Mon – Fri 11am – 5pm Position 2: Wed – Sun 4pm – 10pm Position 3: Thu – Sun 12pm – 6pm Key Job Responsibilities: • Trains and guides student workers • Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities • Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas • Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods • Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures Department: UW Madison- Wisconsin Union - Memorial Union - Strada & Lake View Lounge Compensation: $18.00 per hour *Differential Weekend pay for work performed on Saturday and Sunday $.80 per hours is added. *Differential night pay, for work performed between 6pm-6am an addition $2.50 per hour added. Required Qualifications: 3 months of work experience Preferred Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma - Preferred How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: -Resume Applicants needs to attach a Resume Contact Information: Rod Rotar rod.rotar@wisc.edu / 608-263-5596 • 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 .