On-Call School Meals Prep & Dishroom Specialist

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking an on-call Food Service Assistant to assist with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals in our Food Production Center. You will adapt quickly to changing assignments and locations, while promoting teamwork to ensure timely meal service for students.

Responsibilities include meal prep, packaging, portion control, dishwashing, cleaning, and following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Progressive food service experience.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.
• Ability to read and follow directions and maintain records.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts.
• Commitment to working cross-culturally and valuing diversity.
• Ability to operate various commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of large-scale food production.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one’s own cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation.
• Preparing/packaging food as directed with portion control and visual inspection of the product.
• Adhere to recipes to ensure meal pattern compliance.
• Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and other kitchenware.
• Keeping the dish room and surrounding areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment, including dishwashers, disposals, and other relevant machinery.
• Sorting and storing clean dishes, silverware, and other items in designated areas.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Adhering to strict food safety and hygiene guidelines to prevent contamination.
• Report equipment malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and the general food service area.
• Assisting with other cleaning duties as assigned to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Coordinator or their representatives or designees.
• Complete any and all district-required training.
• Build collaborative relationships with the building staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Reliability

Read and follow directions

Mathematical concepts

Cross-cultural awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Kitchen safety practices

Job description

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking an on-call Food Service Assistant to assist with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals in our Food Production Center. You will adapt quickly to changing assignments and locations, while promoting teamwork to ensure timely meal service for students.

Responsibilities include meal prep, packaging, portion control, dishwashing, cleaning, and following safety guidelines.