About this role
Position Summary
The Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Substitute Food Service worker to support meal service at MAC North (as needed). Responsibilities include picking up, preparing, cooking, and serving meals, as well as maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting students and staff. Paid training will be provided to help the successful candidate learn the procedures and responsibilities of the position.
Essential Responsibilities
- Drive agency vehicles to pick up and transport meals and supplies.
- Assist with meal preparation, cooking, setup, and serving.
- Follow established food safety, sanitation, and temperature requirements.
- Set up and maintain food service areas, including serving lines, utensils, and supplies.
- Serve meals to students and staff according to portion and presentation guidelines.
- Replenish food and supplies as needed.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, floors, and dining areas.
- Dispose of garbage and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Perform cashiering duties, as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and maintain positive, professional interactions with students and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Meets applicable employment requirements, including required background checks and health screenings.
- Meets agency requirements to operate an agency vehicle and drive as needed.
- Demonstrates dependability, integrity, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and comply with food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing 1–10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Meets any applicable state credential or permit requirements for the assignment.
Previous food service experience is preferred but not required. Paid training will be provided.
Working Conditions
This position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending and reaching, and the ability to lift and move food, supplies, and equipment. The employee may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, wet or slippery surfaces, cleaning chemicals, and typical kitchen equipment and workplace hazards.
The position may also require operating or riding in an agency vehicle and interacting with students and staff in a school setting.
Employment Details
This is a substitute position supporting food service operations at MAC North. Work schedules and hours will vary based on program needs and staffing coverage.
The Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. This job posting identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. Responsibilities may be modified in response to organizational needs, staffing factors, and program requirements.