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University of Wisconsin Madison

Peets Coffee - Food Service Assistant

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What they do

A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.

$31,084 / year median in Wisconsin

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Job Description

Peet's Coffee
  • Food Service Assistant University of Wisconsin Madison $17.
00 United States, Wisconsin, Madison Aug 24, 2026
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:
Food Service Assistant Job Summary:
The position will work at Memorial Union's Peets Coffee assisting with the daily operations including preparing and serving beverages, operating the register, stocking merchandise/food/beverages and maintaining inventory levels. The role requires a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and welcoming environment. Excellent customer service skills are essential to create a friendly and positive experience for all patrons. Ability to stand for 6-8 hrs.
Compensation:
$17.00
  • Plus an additional $2.50 per hour for night hours worked (6pm-6am).
  • Plus an additional $0.80 per hour for weekend hours worked.
  • Plus Time and a half per hour for hours worked on designated legal holidays.
Schedule:
Monday
  • Wednesday 7:30am
  • 3:30pm, Saturday and/or Sunday 7:30am
  • 2:30pm OR 10:30
  • 6:30 (Schedule requires flexibility
  • depending on needs for coverage)
Key Job Responsibilities:
Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities Prepares a variety of basic dishes such as sandwiches and salads, and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes Assists and guides student workers Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
Department:
UW Madison
  • Wisconsin Union
  • Memorial Union
  • Peet's Compensation:
    $17.00
  • Plus an additional $2.50 per hour for night hours worked (6pm-6am).
  • Plus an additional $0.80 per hour for weekend hours worked.
  • Plus Time and a half per hour for hours worked on designated legal holidays.
Required Qualifications:
3 month 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. SeeRELAY_SERVICEfor 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 OpportunityEmployer. 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 backgroundsand 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 accommodationfor 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.