Cafeteria Worker I, Thomas Pyle MS, 4hrs/10mo (9:45a-1:45p), Ad closes 10/12/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Bethesda is seeking an entry-level Food Service Helper to assist in the production and serving of meals in the school cafeterias. This role includes learning standard cafeteria operations under the supervision of a manager and Division of Food and Nutrition Services staff.

This position requires basic education (ninth grade complete), willingness to obtain sanitation certification, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 40-60 pounds and

Qualifications

• 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 this certification during the first six months of employment.
• Certificate License: Valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties involved in the production and serving of food.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Learn standard cafeteria operations from management staff.

Skills

Food production basics

HACCP guidelines

Sanitation procedures

Read instruction

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Sanitation certification

Valid Class C driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

MCPS Official Job Description

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.

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.

Job

Job Grade : 6 Senior Qualified

Organization

Primary Location

Bethesda

Schedule

Part-time | .500 (40 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months : 10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 2:12:41 PM - Oct 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM