POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
16-09US162
JOB OPENING ID: 11773
Position: Food Service Manager
Department: College of Natural Resources – Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES)
Classification: Food Retail/Catering Leader 1 (84901)
Pay Schedule-range: 03-11, minimum $14.194, based on qualifications and experience
Work Location: Sunset Lodge, 10186 County Road MM Amherst Junction, WI 54407
Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening responsibilities will be required. Holiday
hours may be required.
Supervisor: Thomas Quinn, Interim Director of CWES
Position Description: The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the overall food
service program at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station. Responsibilities include supervision of
food service staff, scheduling staff, preparation of menus for all visiting groups, maintaining food inventory,
ordering foods, maintaining and creating recipes, cooking, baking, serving, and cleaning. In the summer,
the kitchen serves undergraduate students during a field experience course, and then serves youth ages 6-17
for residential camps Sunday-Friday. During the school year, the kitchen provides food service for visiting
school groups, adult contract groups, and hot and cold lunches for an on-site charter school. Lunches and
dinners typically include a meal and full salad bar along with dessert. Weekend and evening shifts are
required and shared with other food service employees. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the
position description.
Department/University Description: The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a
200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since
1975, we have been an integral part of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College of Natural
Resources program and is staffed with professional natural resource and environmental educators. Our
Mission: To foster in adults and youth the appreciation, understanding, skill development, and motivation
needed to help them build a sustainable balance between the environment, economy, and community.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, part of the University of Wisconsin System, is a leading
four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic Central Wisconsin. Approximately 9,300 students are
enrolled with a student faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom. While primarily serving undergraduates
through a variety of baccalaureate programs, UW-Stevens Point also offers several master's level graduate
programs and an applied doctoral degree (Au.D.) in audiology. The 406-acre campus features
state-of-the-art facilities and the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The university has a strong focus on
sustainability initiatives and has been named one of the nation’s green universities by The Princeton
Review. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and
staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of Health Code Standards, including DHS 175 for recreational and educational camps
- Certification as a food manger, or ability to obtain certification
- Computer skills including email, Microsoft word and excel
- Strong customer service and supervisory skills
- Strong supervisory skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility
- Organizational skills to establish work priorities and manage work independently to successful
completion
- Ability to organize and manage competing demands and priorities
- Creative, flexible, self-motivated, and quality oriented
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce accurate, detailed work within
established timeframes
- Must have the detail orientation, initiative and ability to organize and maintain records
- For a full list of the tasks to perform, please see the position description.
Appointment Date: May 15, 2016 or shortly thereafter
Terms of Employment: This is an on-going 100% University Staff position. This position will be required
to serve a six-month probation period. Evening and weekend responsibilities will be required. Holiday
hours may be required. On call work and varied hours may be required. The position requires driving a state
vehicle and meeting the requirements of driving a state vehicle is a condition of employment. The position
also requires a State of Wisconsin Food Service License, or the ability to attain said licensure.
Deadline: Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting May 14th. To assure
consideration, completed applications need to be received by end of day on May 13th. Applications received
on or after May 14th may be considered.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the
frequently asked question (FAQs): Apply Online FAQs (PDF format)
Step 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
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Step 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting
your application. By clicking on “SAVE,” you can save an incomplete application and return to it
later. Once you click on “SUBMIT”, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments.
Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire
For final submission, you must select "SUBMIT." Selecting "Save" will not forward your
application materials to the search committee. Upon submitting your application material, a
confirmation e-mail will be sent.
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Thomas Quinn
Interim Director of CWES
Email: tquinn@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2705
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted
your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Anna Golackson
Email: hr@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4419
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective
students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of
the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Employment will require a criminal background check.