Food Service Worker II - Memorial - 0.344 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, with 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.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, assist with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals. Promote positive attitude and teamwork in the lunchroom in order to provide a pleasant experience for students.

• Follow all USDA/DPI and MMSD rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures
• Comply with standards of sanitation and safety in all phases of the school food service program in accordance with all local and state health regulations
• Collect cash and report meals from students and adults, including computer operation in variable operations such as school cafeteria or mobile food cart
• Distribute food in proper portions
• Clean tables, kitchen equipment, and general food service area
• Help with accurate preparation of meals to ensure the highest quality food preparation and high standard of food safety
• Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook
• Respond timely to all communications received (e.g., email, voice message)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability and skill in the use and operation of a personal computer
• Ability to count money accurately
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse district personnel, students, and the community
• Ability to ensure timely heating and serving of meals
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions and maintain records
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle money
• 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 operate a variety of office and facilities food production industrial equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, large scale food production mixers, ovens, conveyor belt, packaging equipment machinery, refrigeration, and freezer units
• Knowledge of basic mathematical functions - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

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
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one's own cultural competence
• Positive attitude toward being part of a team effort to make the lunchroom a pleasant experience for students and co-workers
• Must be able to report to work on time and ready to work as scheduled

Skills

• ServSafe Certification (desired)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (desired)

Benefits

We have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Pay

Starting Compensation: $25.47 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM. The schedule for this position aligns with MMSD's 10-month Academic Calendar from September to June, with summers off.