Pflaum - Lead Cook - FTE

Food Services

Pflaum Road Building

Starting Compensation: $29.65

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt

Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 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 for openings for the  school year. 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  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 of the Chef Manager, the Lead Cook, will direct and create a high quality environment for staff and students participating in the preparation, cooking and/or baking of school meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting in recipe development and maintenance for all meal programs that Food & Nutrition provide that are tasteful and appealing to students and adhere to USDA nutritional requirements.

Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) serves approximately 18,000 meals per day which includes breakfast, lunch, after school snack and dinner for all grade levels.

This position will have a high degree of integrity, sustain a culture of continuous improvement, and be committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment while having a growth mindset to a multi-faceted operation while having a focus on creating a positive work culture.

Lead and oversee daily operations by prioritizing, scheduling, delegating, and monitoring the work of assigned staff within scheduled hours. This position does not have formal supervisory duties.

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