Food Services

Pflaum Road Building

Pflaum - Summer Food Service Worker IV - 1.0 FTE or 40 hpw

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

*Deadline to Apply is 04-19-2023

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We are Wisconsin's second largest district, serving 27,000 students throughout 52 schools in the city and surrounding areas. 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.

To achieve this vision, we seek talent at all levels, in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe 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.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under limited supervision and acting in a lead capacity directs the performance of food service duties. Promotes positive attitude and teamwork in the Lunchroom/Food Production Kitchen in order to provide a pleasant experience for students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Monitors, promotes, enforces and follows all DPI Summer Food Program rules and regulations.
• Lead and direct daily meal preparation, distribution and service, following proper sanitation procedures.
• Direct the packaging of food including portion control and coordinating shipment.
• May operate a cash register during meal periods.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
• Monitor supplies and inventory control.
• Clean tables, kitchen equipment and general food service area.
• Facilitate communication between school, including, staff and students, and to promote the Food Service Program.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts, bank deposits and cash report.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• One year experience in a large scale food service operation or a combination of experience and formal training equal to one year.
• Experience leading and directing the work of others.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to work each day.
• Must have ServSafe Certification.
• Ability to read, follow directions and maintain records.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse district personnel, students and the community.
• Ability to motivate food service staff to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to operate various commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lead and direct food service staff.
• Knowledge of large scale food production.
• Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling.
• Ability to operate cash register and handle money.
• Ability and skill in the use of a personal computer.
• 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.