Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10:15 am - 1:30 pm; occasional reassignment. Work schedule is subject to change if the school calendar start time changes.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.
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 and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors 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 27,000 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.
Purpose of the Position
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.
Essential Duties
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
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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
Knowledge of basic mathematical functions - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Minimum 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 (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)
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
Desired Qualifications
ServSafe Certification
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Physical & Sensory Requirements
Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Ability to stand for extended periods and walk fast paced during shifts. Ability to 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 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.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to site environmental factors, such temperature variations or extremes, odors, noise, machinery, and/or electrical currents, may cause discomfort and pose a limited risk of injury.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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