Job Summary

The Food Service Manager Trainee works with assigned managers to learn the specifics of the School Kitchen Manager role. ; This is an on-the-job training position that assumes responsibility for the efficient operation of the school kitchen and may be required to replace absent managers on either a short or long-term basis. Travel between locations may be required. (Position requires no nights, weekends or holidays)

The salary range is $18.83 - $24.91per hour

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Food Service Manager Trainee through Saturday, March 7, 2026. ; A current resume must be attached to the completed application or work experience must be completed on the application (if you are unable to electronically attach this document, you must notify human resources that you are sending a hard copy which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). ; Caution: ; When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. ; If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration.

How To Apply

• Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and degree conferred if applicable
• Qualified applicants will be sent a notice to complete an online interview using our interview software, VidCruiter. The notice for interview will be sent via email from careers@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
• Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. ;No applications will be accepted after the deadline date.
• Any questions or concerns please contact Lynise Thompson at (414) 475-8418 or email at thompsl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with food service manager to learn the essentials of the position
• Actively engage and supervise the daily food preparation and service of high quality, nutritious meals to students and adults
• Ensures adherence to established local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations for preparing, serving, counting and claiming of meals
• Supervises and trains food service assistants in their work and instructs them on daily tasks
• Processes all on-line food and stock requisitions and maintains back of the house inventory
• Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchens, storerooms, refrigerators and other kitchen equipment
• Inspects food quality and quantity, recipe compliance, cafeteria cleanliness and service on a continual basis
• Attends required meetings and in-service trainings
• Practices exceptional customer service skills
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• ServSafe Certification preferred (must become certified within 6 months of employment and maintain thereafter)

Physical Demands:

Majority of the work is performed by standing or walking. ; The work requires using hands for simple grasping, pushing and pulling. ; The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy weighted items. ; Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. The work requires activities involving exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.

Other Information

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. ;

• If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ; The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of recent full-time experience as a professional cook in a kitchen preparing at least 100 meals per sitting and producing a wide variety of food items in an institutional setting or a full-service restaurant (An associate's degree in culinary arts may be substituted for the full-time experience)

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