School Meals Service Specialist — Morning Shift

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison Metropolitan School District is hiring for a Food Services position located at Pflaum Road Building. The role supports meal preparation, packaging, and distribution, promoting teamwork and a positive lunchroom experience for students.

Hours are 6:00 AM – 1:45 PM, Monday to Friday with the 10‑month academic calendar. Beginning compensation is $25.47 per hour on the 26–27 salary schedule; summers off and non‑exempt status apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of online Food Safety and Sanitation Program before probation is completed.
• Three months of cashiering, customer service, or other related experience.
• Six months of food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all USDA/DPI and MMSD rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Collect cash and report meals from students and adults, including computer operation.
• Distribute food in proper portions.
• Clean tables, kitchen equipment, and general food service area.
• Help with accurate preparation of meals to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain student account records.
• Substitute for Site Leads and/or other staff when absent.
• Accurately enter meal counts for claiming.
• Accurately enter food orders, maintain production records, and read recipes.
• Open/close POS system and reconcile daily cash receipts, bank deposits, and sales reports.

Skills

Cash handling

Counting money

Food service

Teamwork

Reading directions

Cash register operation

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Madison Metropolitan School District is hiring for a Food Services position located at Pflaum Road Building. The role supports meal preparation, packaging, and distribution, promoting teamwork and a positive lunchroom experience for students.

Hours are 6:00 AM – 1:45 PM, Monday to Friday with the 10‑month academic calendar. Beginning compensation is $25.47 per hour on the 26–27 salary schedule; summers off and non‑exempt status apply.