Lakefront Team Member - Memorial Union

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

12-16 hours per week

Schedule:

Anticipated Schedule

• Summer 2026. Availability of working weekends and at least 1 closing shift is required on one weekday & weekend.

Minimum Hour Expectation

The expectation for this position is to work the summer months at Memorial Union - Lakefront.

• 12-16 hours per week
• 2 - 3 shifts
• All shifts are between 4-6 hours

Unit Hours

All units are open 10:00am - 11:00pm

Shifts are:

• 9:00AM - 3:00PM
• 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Unit Location

• Lakefront Units are in the Memorial Union and are Strada, Daily Scoop, BBQ Stand and Lakeview Lounge. 

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

Number Of Positions

20

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Each role will have an aspect of cashiering and general customer service
• Handling, cooking and preparing food, including meat*
• Assisting with food and beverage service, including serving alcohol*
• Maintaining a clean work environment

LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE - APPLY TODAY! Restaurants at the Memorial Union are looking for friendly, team-oriented, and hard-working individuals to join our Restaurants Team! As a Restaurants Team Member, you will develop and practice teamwork, communication, and leadership skills that you'll carry with you for a lifetime. Hiring conditions for this position include: Punctual and reliable Ability to work in a team Prior food experience helpful, not required Must be enrolled as a student Must be available to work during the Late Spring and Summer semester 2026. This position requires handling and serving of meat including pork, chicken, and beef.* This position requires handling and serving of beer.*

*The Wisconsin Union has other positions that do not require handling of meat or alcohol. Please contact [email protected] for assistance

Don't wait - experiences for a lifetime are waiting for you at the Memorial Union!   

Qualifications:

• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to work in a team
• Prior food experience helpful, not required
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Must be enrolled as a student

Student Status- To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Application Instructions:

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.

 

Contact:

Org: Wisconsin Union
Email: [email protected]