Food Services Assistant

Madison College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Madison College is seeking a part-time Food Services Assistant to join our Dining Services team at the Truax Campus in Madison. The role involves preparing, cooking, baking and serving items in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate serving stations, produce large-quantity meals, maintain sanitation, and provide friendly customer service to students, employees and guests. A high school diploma and 0-2 years experience are required; ServSafe certification will be obtained during onboarding.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification during onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Operates serving stations by preparing and distributing food items to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Prepares large-quantity food items following production standards and maintains quality and consistency.
• Performs cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation standards and clean work areas and equipment.
• Provides customer service by assisting guests and addressing inquiries to create a welcoming dining environment.
• Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment.
• Performs other related duties to support efficient operation of the division.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

## Food Services AssistantApplylocations: Truax Campus (Madison)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0005739## **Current Madison College employees** must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday**Job Posting Date:**July 22, 2026**Application Deadline:****Salary Information:**$20.00 (For current employees, pay may not be restricted to the posted range and will be set in accordance with the Madison College Compensation Manual guidelines for internal salary placement.)**Department:**Dining - Kitchen**Job Description:**Madison College is seeking a part-time **Food Services Assistant** to join our Dining Services team. This role involves preparing, cooking, and baking a variety of menu items while maintaining high standards.Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the **Food Services Assistant** supports operations by running serving stations, producing large-quantity meals, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety guidelines.The ideal candidate will deliver quality food production, provide exceptional customer service, and help create a welcoming atmosphere for students, employees and guests. Supports efficient meal service operations and upholding culinary excellence.**Schedule**: This is a **part time - three (3) – days a week, 25-hours per week position for 38 weeks during the Fall and Spring academic semesters**, with a regular schedule of 9:00am to 5:00pm.*Madison College believes team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the communities we serve, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team!*This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of **August 9, 2026, at 11:59pm**. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.**Required Document (1):*** Resume\*Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.**Accountabilities:*** Operates serving stations by preparing and distributing food items to ensure a positive dining experience for students and guests.* Prepares large-quantity food items by following production standards and maintaining quality and consistency in meal service.* Performs cleaning tasks by maintaining sanitation standards, cleaning work areas and ensuring equipment and serving stations are properly maintained.* Provides customer service by assisting guests, addressing inquiries and ensuring a welcoming dining environment.* Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.* Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.* Ability to perform cleaning tasks to maintain food service work areas, equipment and serving stations.* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment while ensuring accuracy and adherence to health and safety regulations.* Ability to provide effective customer service and resolve concerns.**Minimum Requirements:*** High School or equivalent additional work experience* 0-2 years of relevant working experience* Ability to obtain a ServSafe Certification during the onboarding process**Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.****If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email [e-mail] or HR hotline [phone].****To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.****Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at [phone] or [phone] Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 [phone]**### About UsWelcome! Thank you for visiting our career site, where Madison College is committed to matching talent to opportunity. We are known for our real-world, smart approach to learning – offering students innovative, high-tech career pathways and college transfer opportunities with more than 150 programs to choose from. Madison College is a great place to work and has been for over 100 years, serving more than 33,000 students in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties. The College offers generous salaries, benefits, and an inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a culture dedicated to lifelong learning, wellness and inclusiveness. Take some time and look around — once you've had a chance to explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you feel best suit your interests, background and experiences. Thereafter, you can keep track of your application status and watch for new opportunities that might be of interest to you. **Along with our competitive wages, check out the benefits that we offer**: https://madisoncollege.edu/careers **Learn More about Madison College**: https://madisoncollege.edu/about*As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.*