Driver, Culinary Assistant

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support catering, childcare meals, and event service across campus. Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Food Services, you will deliver, set up, prepare and distribute food, and help with cleaning and equipment maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in related area, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in food service or catering is preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and set up catering, buffets, and childcare meals across campus.
• Assist with food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishes and serving areas and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Deliver orders using district vehicle as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Food safety & sanitation

Customer service

Physical strength

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Computers

Online in-services

Job description

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Food Services, performs food service duties throughout District including delivering, set-up; preparation and distribution of food for catering, buffet, childcare lunches, table service; cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Supervision received is general in nature using established procedures and general objectives.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers and sets up carts, buffets, and tabling catering functions and childcare center lunches for all areas throughout the District.


• Delivers catering orders to respected rooms at designated times including driving catering van to varied district campuses and venues.


• Assists, follows directions, and performs food prep including cleaning, peeling, cutting vegetables, mixing ingredients, sandwich preparation and food display.


• Prepares food for distribution including cutting pies, plating servings, setting up and maintaining serving line selections.


• Assists in basic cooking including boiling eggs, making toast, and small item preparation.


• Relays orders and messages as required.


• Cleans dishes, trays, pots, pans and other relevant tools and eating equipment.


• Uses District vehicle to deliver products to outlying MATC campuses and Childcare Centers.


• Resolves students, faculty and staff concerns and complaints.


• Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency required and (1) year of experience in related area

Required License/Certification

Driver's license.

Competencies

The ideal candidate cultivates innovation, optimizes work processes, ensures accountability, collaborates effectively, demonstrates interpersonal savvy, communicates effectively, instills trust, maintains a customer focus, is action-oriented, values differences, prioritizes self-development, and shows compassion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the use of a variety of commercial kitchen equipment including basic and safe knife skills.


• Knowledge of personal hygiene and sanitation standards and the ability to maintain these standards.


• Skilled at basic mathematical functions and applications.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Physical ability sufficient to lift and move supplies up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects.


• Ability to walk long distances and stand during entire shift.


• Ability to utilize excellent customer services skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MATC staff, faculty, students, representatives from outside agencies, business community and the general public.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students and school personnel.


• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.


• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, collaborate as a team member and some decisions consistent with established rules.


• Ability to access and disseminate information using computers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ability to complete online mandatory in-services.

Supplemental Information

This is a part-time 43-week, in-person position (up to 19 hours per week) based primarily at the Milwaukee campus.

Standard hours are between 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. * 43-week position (academic year schedule)

Compensation Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

EEO : Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email j [e-mail] .