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Position SummaryOld World Wisconsin is a 600-acre outdoor living history museum located in Eagle, Wisconsin. Guests explore homes, farms, and businesses that come from across Wisconsin, exploring stories of place and perseverance from the 1840s to the 1930s. With a focus on hands exploration and immersive spaces, OWW is a celebrated destination for families and friends making new memories, sharing stories, and connecting to Wisconsin's past as they get inspired for their own futures. Staff work in historic indoor and outdoor spaces in the beauty of the Kettle Moraine State Forest to bring history to life for tens of thousands of guests each summer.Under the direction of the Food & Beverage Manager and the General Manager of Guest Services, this individual serves as a lead worker to staff involved in the operation of museum food service, including food and beverage services for special events, while assisting in coordinating food and beverage for facility rentals and services to groups. The Lead Cook adheres to the highest standards of customer service and maintains a safe, clean, welcoming, and attractive food service facility, including patio and reception spaces, providing exceptional daily guest experience.* Prepare food for service, including chopping vegetables, cutting/butchering meat, mixing ingredients, and preparing dishes according to established recipes.* Cook menu items using various methods (grilling, frying, sautéing, etc.) to specified standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.* Train and lead food service staff in preparing and serving quick order food and beverage to guests throughout the museum in all areas of food service.* Train and lead all food service staff in food safety and sanitation standards, keeping all preparation, storage and service areas clean, sanitary adhering to Wisconsin Health Department codes at all times. Maintain a safe and clean work environment for staff and guests throughout all food service and event spaces.* Train and lead food service staff in the safe operation and cleaning of all food & bar service equipment.* Maintain personal appearance and oversee food service staff appearance according to set standards regarding the wearing of uniforms.* Assist planning and facilitate new food service events, including special dinners, buffets, tastings, and entertainment events* Work with the Food and Beverage Manager and Historic Brewing Coordinator to help support events outside of Old World Wisconsin Daily Admission.* Support with Service Staff, Catering Set Up and Bar Service as directed by Food and Beverage ManagerSchedule:This is a seasonal position up to five days per week, work hours between between 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., weekend hours required.Salary InformationPay is $18.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 03-10.Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.Job DetailsA criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 20 hours per week.Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.Qualifications* Experience on the line as a cook or sous chef.* Knowledge of best practices in food and beverage operations.* Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards* Knowledge of and skill in use and care of standard restaurant equipment.* Knowledge of food production methods, portion control and banquet operations.* Knowledge of state law concerning sale of alcoholic beverages.* Have basic computer proficiency in use of email, Word and Excel programs.* Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned spaces and in hot or cold weather* Must be available to work: days, evenings, nights, weekends and special events.How To ApplyApply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.Deadline to ApplyApplications will be accepted until the position is filled.