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⚠️  Work with University Housing! Increased Wages! ⚠️

We are excited to announce that University Housing career staff positions start at $17.00 per hour or higher. Career positions also include generous paid leave time and insurance benefits, and some positions offer hiring bonuses! See job postings for details.

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Current Openings

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Cook

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Cook

Give yourself a raise and apply today! $18.20+ per hour!

In addition to an increased starting rate, we’re also offering a $2,000 to $4,000 hiring bonus for this position!

University Housing is looking for individuals with culinary skills and experience to join our Dining & Culinary Services team. Cooks in University Housing prepare high quality food in residential dining facilities on the UW-Madison campus.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 

Custodian - University Housing

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Custodian – University Housing

University Housing is looking for energetic and committed individuals with excellent customer service skills to join our custodial team.

We are an organization with high quality standards, and custodians in University Housing keep spaces safe and clean for residents, staff and guests on the UW-Madison campus.

Work is performed under the support and guidance of a Building Services Supervisor, Assistant Building Services Supervisor, or Custodial Services Program Manager. Apply today!

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 

Application Assistance

Please contact us at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766 if you would like assistance with an application.

Don’t have a resume? You can submit a resume or a University Housing Work History Document in the online system!

Blue Collar Multi-Shift Openings

Blue Collar Multi-Shift (BCMS) is the transfer process used for specific blue collar positions that are utilized on multiple shifts within the division. Positions posted through the BCMS process are open to any University Housing employee who currently holds a position in the same title, with some exceptions.

To apply for a BCMS transfer, please select the position and submit an online Transfer Card, or submit a paper Request for Transfer Form to University Housing Human Resources by the deadline.

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Cook - Rheta's Market

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Cook – Rheta’s Market

BCMS Request Deadline: June 6, 2023 – 4:30pm

  • Position #280513
  • Location: Rheta’s Market
  • Work schedule:
    • Week 1:

      Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Monday: Day Off

      Tuesday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Wednesday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Friday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Saturday: Day Off

      Week 2:

      Sunday: Day Off

      Monday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Tuesday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Wednesday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Friday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

      Saturday: Day Off

Food Service Assistant - Advanced - Gordon Market

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Food Service Assistant – Advanced – Gordon Market

BCMS Request Deadline: June 13, 2023 – 4:30pm

  • Position #281127
  • Location: Gordon Market, Gordon Dining & Event Center
  • Work schedule:
    • Week 1:

      Sunday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Monday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Tuesday: Day Off

      Wednesday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Thursday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Friday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Saturday: Day Off

      Week 2:

      Sunday: Day Off

      Monday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Tuesday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Wednesday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Thursday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

      Friday: Day Off

      Saturday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

University Housing is an essential services provider and all University Housing employees are part of this commitment to our residents and guests. University Housing is unique from many other state agencies and university departments because we cannot close as our services must be maintained at all times.

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.