Dining and Retail Services – Residential Staff Fall 2025

UWM; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A university seeks Café Assistants for the Fall 2025 semester to assist in food preparation and customer service. Open to UWM students, the role offers flexible hours close to campus, starting at $11.00/hour. Candidates should be reliable, able to lift heavy items, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free transportation to work locations

Qualifications

• Must be a UWM student currently enrolled in classes.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly and stand for a minimum of 4 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of food preparation for various menu items.
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control.
• Set up serving stations and manage cashiering responsibilities.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Dining and Retail Services - Residential Staff Fall 2025

WE NEED MORE CAFE ASSISTANTS! NEW POSITIONS HAVE OPENED UP! Apply and join our team!

Starting pay $11.00/hour

If you want a job conveniently located close to campus with a flexible schedule and short 4 to 6 hour shifts, then a caféassistant position is perfect for you!

** Shift coverage MOST needed between 12:00 -6:00pm or 8:00-11:00pm.

** Hiring for two (2) locations (Sandburg and Cambridge)

** NO SUMMER HOURS AVAILABLE

PREFER: At least One (1) year of Food Service/Retail Experience but training is provided.

What you will gain:

• Opportunity to connect with other UWM students
• Opportunity to take on lead positions

Join our Caféteam! Students can work 7 days/week, up to 25 hours/week (20 hours/week for international students). Unit supervisors work around your class schedule. Café hours are Mon through Fri, 8am-10pm, and Sat and Sun, 9am-7pm. Free transportation to and from Sandburg and Cambridge is provided by the UWM shuttle service.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, check out the duties and requirements below.

Caféassistants are expected to perform all duties as assigned by the area supervisor.

Daily duties:

• Assist with all phases of food preparation for salads, sandwiches, beverages, entrees, soups, and specialty items
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control per supervisor instructions
• Set up serving stations that include utensils, food, dishes, supplies, and condiments
• Maintain beverage station dispensers and refill as necessary
• Replenish condiments and serving utensils
• Cashiering
• Dish room

Requirements:

• Individuals must be UWM students currently enrolled in classes
• Available to work weekend shifts
• Responsible and reliable
• Able to work quickly, accurately, and maintain a pleasant disposition
• Able to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly
• Able to stand continuously for a minimum of 4 hours
• Able to utilize kitchen tools safely
• Able to maneuver throughout a kitchen environment