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Job description
University Housing - Student Shift Lead - Gordon Market
Job No: 30169
Division/Organization: University Housing
Department: Dining & Culinary Services
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr. Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 to $16.00
Job Categories: Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants, Education and Training
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism , focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
11/11/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
17 hours during school year, 30-40 during Summer
Schedule:
Academic Year:
A Student Shift Lead works an average of 17 hours a week with a biweekly, rotating weekend schedule. A schedule should include at least 1 weekend shift and 1 closing shift. Other schedule requirements may be expected depending on operations.
Scheduling is flexible and based on academic availability and operational need.
Summer: A Student Shift Lead works an average of 30-40 hours per week.
Shifts are between 5:30am and 12:00am (most shifts between 5:30am and 8:00pm).
You may be required to work multiple shifts at multiple units within the same day.
There may be required shifts to work every day of the week, including weekends, but schedules will be assigned based on availability.
Overtime hours must be pre-approved by the unit manager.
Summer hours available based on operational need.
Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 30 hour per week average rule in regard to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $16.00 to $16.00
Number Of Positions
30
Position Summary/Job Duties:
A Dining and Culinary Services Student Shift Lead is responsible for leading and directing student employees during shifts, while fostering a respectful and productive work environment. In this position, Shift Leads are expected to assist with food service operations, ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Shift Lead to provide hands on training and guidance to team members to help them succeed in their roles. During the summer months, Student Shift Leads assist with dining operations for Conference Service guests. Supervise student employees to maintain proper work procedure and standards according to Housing regulations and the unit's goals and job routines.
Ensure that all student employees receive instructions as to how they are to perform their assigned jobs according to the established work standards and objectives.
Provide leadership and act as a role model while working with a diverse population of student employees.
Utilize the timekeeping system to confirm student employees have punched in and out for their shifts.
Keep the student labor force motivated and on task.
During the Academic Year, participate in the implementation of the campus WiGrow student employment initiative in units.
Other duties as assigned.
Catering specific duties include: Responsible for overseeing staff during setup, service, and clean-up of catered events
Oversee and guide staff during gathering, packing, and loading of all food and equipment for each event
Responsible for promoting a positive work environment that reflects on a positive guest experience
Qualifications: Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Preference given to applicants with food service experience, preferably with University Housing Dining & Culinary Service.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Application Instructions: To apply, go to and submit your online application
Deadline to apply is Sunday, November 8th, 2026, 11:55 PM
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact:
Org: University Housing
Contact: University Housing Human Resources
Web:
Email:
Advertised: September 29, :00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: October 29, :00 AM CST Central Standard Time
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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