Substitute Food Service Worker_Pflaum Rd_26 - 27 SY

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

Purpose Of Position

Under direct supervision this position assists with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals on an on-call basis. This requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and locations on short notice. By maintaining a positive attitude and promoting teamwork in the Food Production Center, this role ensures students receive a pleasant and timely meal service.

• 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 using dishwashers or by hand.
• 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.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules
• Assisting with other cleaning duties as assigned to maintain a clean and sanitary environment

$25.47 - 25.47

Purpose Of Position

Under direct supervision this position assists with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals on an on-call basis. This requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and locations on short notice. By maintaining a positive attitude and promoting teamwork in the Food Production Center, this role ensures students receive a pleasant and timely meal service.

Essential Duties And 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.

B. Dish room

• Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and other kitchenware using dishwashers or by hand.
• 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.

C. Kitchen Cleanliness

• Cleaning kitchen equipment and the general food service area.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules
• Assisting with other cleaning duties as assigned to maintain a clean and sanitary environment

D. Other Duties as Assigned

• 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.
• Check your email twice daily, at the beginning and end of your shift, for updates from the Management Team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• 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, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments on short notice

Required Qualifications

• Six (6) months of food service experience.

License Requirements

• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to exert moderate physical effort in manual work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to stand for extended periods and walk at a fast pace during shifts. Lift/carry 10 lbs or less constantly; lift/carry 11-20 lbs frequently; lift/carry 21-50 lbs occasionally; and lift/carry 51-100 lbs rarely.

Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, noise, machinery, and/or electrical currents may cause discomfort and pose a limited risk of injury.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to respond to on-call operational needs as required.
• Scheduled shifts may run between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM; flexibility is required.
• Duties and assignments may shift in response to changing operational priorities.

Hiring Process

• Review completed applications and references
  • Minimum of 3 (three) references. Please provide email addresses and at least 1 supervisor
• Interview (In person, phone or virtual format)
• Onboarding process

Questions : Contact the MMSD Substitute Office

[e-mail],

Marquita Carr: (608) 1846

Toya Pedracine-Stewart: [phone]

[e-mail],

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.