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Culinary Assistant

UW Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Days/Evenings. Hours are 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday with every other weekend required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the East Madison Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. You will support the patient meals operation, retail food service operation, and production area.

We are seeking a Culinary Assistant who:

  • Prioritizes patient care above all other duties.
  • Accurately assembles and delivers patient meal trays to adult and pediatric patients who have medically prescribed diets.
  • Provides outstanding customer service by politely greeting and promptly serving customers.
  • Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience

  • Food service and/or customer service experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • ServSafe Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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