Food Service Worker III - O'Keeffe - 0.875 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Food Service Worker III. This role involves assisting with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals, promoting a positive attitude and teamwork in the lunchroom to provide a pleasant experience for students. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, aiming to ensure every student graduates high school ready for college, career, and community. The district serves a diverse population and strives to create a challenging and rewarding work environment that supports employee career paths and reflects the diversity of its students.

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 operate various commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions and maintain records
Ability to operate a cash register and handle money
Ability to scale recipes and production records to match daily demand
Ability to coordinate cooking/batching of food to ensure the highest possible quality
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 concepts
Knowledge of large scale food production
FSW II or above classification or equivalent experience
Completion of online Food Safety and Sanitation Program before probation is completed
Three months of cashiering, customer service, or other related experience
One year food service experience in a large scale food service operation or a combination of experience and formal training equivalent to one year
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

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Follow all USDA/DPI and MMSD rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures
Collect cash and report meals from students and adults, including computer operation
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
Maintain student account records
Operate various kitchen equipment, including convection oven
Fill in for Lead FSW IV in event of their absence and follow FSW IV job description
Sub for Site Leads when they are absent
Accurately enter meal counts for claiming
Accurately enter food orders, maintain production records, and read recipes
Accurately open/close POS system and reconcile daily cash receipts, bank deposits, and sales reports
Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook
Respond timely to all communications received (e.g., email, voice message)
Perform other related duties as assigned