What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Food Service Worker_Pflaum Rd_26 - 27 SY position at Madison Metropolitan School District?
Substitute Food Service Worker_Pflaum Rd_26 - 27 SY
$25.47 - 25.47
Purpose of Position:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Meal PreparationPreparing/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
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
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.
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