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Culinary Retail Food Assistant

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

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Days. Scheduled hours are 5:00 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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 be responsible for ensuring the right food is safely provided to the right customer at the right time.

We are seeking a Culinary Retail Assistant who:

  • Provides excellent customer service for all patients, families, staff, and visitors.
  • Accurately sets up meal service lines, portioning food items, serving meals, and working as a short order line cook.
  • Cashiers and provides efficient and accurate payment transactions in a professional manner.
  • Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.

Culinary Retail Assistants are eligible for:

  • Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation time for full-time employees.
  • A free bus pass to assist with transportation to and from work.
  • Continuing education for both professional and personal growth.

Additional components of compensation may include:

  • Evening or night shift differential

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 UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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