Cafeteria Worker I, Walter Johnson HS, 4hrs/10mo (8:30am-12:30pm), Ad closes 11/11/26

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda seeks a part-time cafeteria helper to assist in food production, serving meals, and maintain clean kitchen facilities. You will learn on-the-job under supervision.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, sanitation, and ability to lift 40-60 pounds. School hours are 8:30am-12:30pm, with 20 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine food production and serving of meals.
• Clean kitchen facilities and equipment; follow sanitation procedures.
• Learn standard cafeteria operations under supervision.
• Handle equipment and ingredients safely and follow HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Basic food prep

Sanitation procedures

Communication with staff

Ability to work with students

Education

Ninth grade completed

High School diploma preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Specific Information : Hours are 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday - Friday

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.

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

Walter Johnson High School

Primary Location

Bethesda

Schedule

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

Working Months : 10

Shift

Day Job

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