Cook - Pflaum - FTE - SY

Food Services

Pflaum Road Building

Starting Compensation: $25.62 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule)

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt

Initial Deadline for Internal Employees:
September 24, 2026

Hours of position:
Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

The schedule for this position aligns with MMSD's 10-month Academic Calendar from September to June, with summers off.

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

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.

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 in 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. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 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.

Under general supervision, assist with the food preparation, serving of school meals, cashiering, and banking duties.

• Prepare meals accurately following standardized recipes to ensure high quality food products and the highest standards of food safety with assistance from the Cook II (At FPC volume of cooking examples are: 150 gal of taco meat filling, 500# of rice, #640 of pasta, 3000 mini muffins, 10,000 cookies, 60 pans of cake)
• Reconcile daily cash receipts, bank deposit and cash report
• Monitor cooking supplies and inventory
• Clean kitchen and general cooking area and equipment
• Operate various kitchen equipment, including combi oven, convection oven, fryer, grill, steamer, mixer kettles, slicer, and mixer
• Operate the cash register during meal periods
• Maintain student account records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to read, follow directions, and maintain records
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse district personnel, students, and the community
• Ability to operate various commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle money
• Knowledge of large-scale food production
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills

• Serv Safe sanitation certified for successful completion of probation
• One year food service experience in a large scale food service operation or a combination of experience and formal training equivalent to one year
• Six months cooking experience in a large scale food service operation or a combination of experience and formal training…