Food Services Associate

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Foodservice Associate's will be assigned various areas of responsibility or tasks and required to follow standard operating procedures for those area(s) and maintain a clean working environment. Duties may vary based on which Foodservice Associate positions are offered.

Food Service Associate works at food counters helping prepare food, take orders, serve customers, clean and maintain kitchen and serving areas.

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Perform office function's which may include but are not limited to: respond to internal/external customers and staff; create and modify documents, records, and reports using College standard software; maintain hard copy and/or electronic filing system; monitor inventory and budget information; schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings and/or appointments.
3. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
4. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture, and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
5. Chops Stir Fry Cook:
Stir-fry cooks are responsible for opening the station each day, making rice, and stocking products, preparing portioned foods for stir-fry orders, taking stir-fry orders, maintaining a clean working environment, and serving whatever the chef's special is for the day. On Monday's the opener is responsible for preparing and serving the Chops Express special
6. Erbert's and Gerbert's Line Worker:
Erbert's and Gerbert's line workers are responsible for following the franchise specifications for product preparation and service including preparing the make table products, making sandwiches, taking orders on the I-pad, being able to work the Burrito line, filling out the product day planner sheets, and maintaining a clean working environment
7. Burrito Line Worker:
Burrito Line workers are responsible for stocking products, preparing products, serving customers, and maintaining a clean working environment. Burrito line workers must also be trained and able to work in the Erbert's and Gerbert's franchise sandwich line
8. Cashier:
Union Market Cashiers are responsible for taking cards, cash, and making change, navigating the POS register for each area, refilling the Grab-n-go cooler with items prepared in the kitchen, and stocking and maintaining clean beverage, soup, cash stand, and salad bar areas
9. Deep Fry/Grill Cook (assistant):
Deep Fryer and Grill Cooks are responsible for cooking deep fried and grilled products to the specifications set by management, filling the hot food slider with food items to the set daily par, assisting the line/lead opener of the Hubs station with product stocking, cleaning, and preparation
10. Pizza Cook:
Pizza Cooks are responsible for making pizzas from start to finish, re-stocking products used in the station, using the deep fryer when necessary, baking side dishes in the oven, serving customers, assisting with the chef special station, and maintaining a clean working environment.

11. Catering Assistant:
Catering assistants are responsible for helping the Lunda Center staff set up dining table layouts and buffets, transport food items from the Production Kitchen to the Lunda Center, assist in preparing catering food items, bussing, and washing dishes, and serving tables or buffet lines according to the event. Occasionally more hours can be obtained by learning positions at the Union Market.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

This position reports to: Union Market Manager

Starting hourly pay: $14.00

Applicant review will begin: Monday, August 11, 2025

Start Date of: September 2025

Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator

Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation, please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.

Non-Discrimination Notice
Western Technical College, in compliance with state and federal law, does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, veteran status, genetic testing or other legislated categories in employment, admissions, programs, or activities. Western prohibits retaliation against any individuals who bring forth any compliant, orally or in writing, to the College or government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. Western provides assurance that lack of English reading/speaking skills will not be a barrier to admittance and participation in the College. General inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies may be directed to:
John Heath
Director of Human Resources
Western Technical College
111 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9464
WI Relay: 711