Food Services Assistant

Madison Area Technical College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison College is seeking a part-time Food Services Assistant to join our Dining Services team. You will prepare, cook, and bake menu items in a fast-paced setting, while maintaining high sanitation standards and guest satisfaction.

The role involves operating serving stations, producing large-quantity meals, and supporting efficient meal service during the Fall and Spring semesters. Salary starts at $20.00/hour with a 25-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service in a dining setting.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operates serving stations and prepares/distributes food items for students and guests.
• Prepares large-quantity food items following production standards.
• Performs cleaning tasks and maintains sanitation standards.
• Provides welcoming customer service and supports meal service operations.

Skills

Sanitation & food safety

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into WorkdayJob Posting Date:July 22, 2026Application 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 - KitchenJob 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):ResumeFailure 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 experience0-2 years of relevant working experienceAbility to obtain a ServSafe Certification during the onboarding processMadison 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]