BAKER (SEASONAL)

As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin. Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. In all, the university educates more than 27,000 students on its three campuses. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. The UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBT campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ-friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.

Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Our campus counseling and health services, accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, provides integrated, holistic care for students through our medical, counseling, and health promotion and wellness departments. We assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university’s academic and community service mission and focus on our students’ well-being as an essential component to student success.

Under the direction of the Executive Pastry Chef, this position is responsible for all aspects of bakery production including Café, Catering and Grab & Go needs. The incumbent will open the bakery daily and oversee a student staff of 3-5 people.

This position is full-time, nine (9) month seasonal appointment, as concurrent with the academic year. This seasonal appointment will have the following unpaid work breaks (approximate dates):
Winterim Break Mid December to Mid January
Summer Break Mid May to Mid August

The incumbent is expected to return back to work and does not have to reapply for the position again each time there is a break.

Hours of position are Sunday through Thursday 5:00 am-1:30 pm. This position may require ability to work occasional night and weekend hours for special catering events.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees also receive a vacation package starting at 104 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday (36hrs each year), and paid legal holidays.

The minimum starting hourly rate is $14.20/hour; the final hourly rate is dependent upon the finalist’s experience, education, qualifications and equity within the department.

Interested candidates are required to submit a resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above. A cover letter and two professional references are optional at time of application.

The search committee will consider resumes that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear, as the applicant not possessing the qualification(s).

This is a continuous recruitment. Screening begins on January 10, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after January 9, 2022 may not receive consideration.