Cafeteria Worker I, Gaithersburg HS, 5.5hrs/10mo (6:45am-12:15pm), Ad extended until 11/05/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food / Nutrition Services helper. The role involves basic food production, serving, and maintaining sanitation in a school cafeteria. Training will be provided, with emphasis on HACCP compliance and safe equipment operation.

The position requires lifting up to 40-60 pounds, standing for long periods, and working within temperature variations. Career entry with on-the-job training and a 10-month work window.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Sanitation certification required or obtain during first six months.

Aufgaben

• Assist in basic food production and serving to students and staff.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
• Maintain standard sanitation procedures for kitchen equipment.
• Learn standard school cafeteria operations.
• Gather necessary menu items, recipe ingredients and supplies.
• Receive and prepare menu items and assist with serving.

Kenntnisse

Basic food production

HACCP guidelines

Sanitation procedures

Ability to work with students

Teamwork under deadlines

Ausbildung

Ninth grade completion

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Sanitation certification

Valid Class C driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Summary Description

Under supervision of a manager, supervisor or field manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food and in cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment. This is the entry and general helper level in the school meals program. Employees in this class receive on-the-job training in the basic food production and cafeteria operations from manager and other Division of Food and Nutrition Services staff. Physical Demands: Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds, operation of commercial food service equipment, continuous standing and extreme variations in temperature. Special Requirements: Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds, operation of commercial food service equipment, continuous standing and extreme variations in temperature.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $20.65 - 26.16 /hour based on years of experience. For benefit information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mP89Otqg55q2t8_KgLlDHTQ0AFc9II25zlj0ivr-5MI/edit?usp=sharing

Job

Food / Nutrition Services

Organization

Gaithersburg High School

Primary Location

Gaithersburg

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Nov 4, 2026, 11:03:29 AM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Ability to work with students, teachers and school leadership staff demonstrating the seven SSPGS core competencies.
• Knowledge of basic food production.
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
• Ability to practice standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to learn standard school cafeteria operations.
• Ability to gather necessary menu items, recipe ingredients and supplies.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate to meet the needs of all customers: students, school staff and community.
• Basic human relations skills needed to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Certificate License:Valid Class C noncommercial driver^s license.
• Sanitation certification required or obtain this certification during the first six months of employment.