Cafeteria Worker, JoAnn Leleck ES, 4hrs/10mo (10am-2pm), Ad closes 11/06/26

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring is hiring a part-time Cafeteria Worker at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School. The 4-hours-per-day, 10-month position runs 10am–2pm with a day shift. You will assist with cooking, food preparation, meal service, and operate a cash register.

Applicants should have basic food handling knowledge, be able to lift 40–60 pounds, and work well under deadlines. Training will be provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Certificate license: Valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license.
• Sanitation certification required or to be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking, food preparation and meal service.
• Operate a cash register and process payments.
• Perform physical kitchen duties, including lifting and cleaning.

Skills

SSPGS core competencies

Food production knowledge

HACCP guidelines understanding

Sanitation procedures

Cafeteria operations

Menu item gathering

Follow written instructions

Customer communication

Education

Ninth grade completion

High School diploma or GED

Food prep experience

Valid Class C driver license

Sanitation certification (or within 6 months)

Job description

Job Description - Cafeteria Worker, JoAnn Leleck ES, 4hrs/10mo (10am-2pm), Ad closes 11/06/26 (260077R)

Job Description

Cafeteria Worker, JoAnn Leleck ES, 4hrs/10mo (10am-2pm), Ad closes 11/06/26

Job Specific Information

• Assist with cooking, food preparation, and meal service.
• Operate a cash register and process payments.
• Perform physical kitchen duties in a fast-paced environment, including lifting, cleaning, and handling food supplies.

The wage range for this position is between $20.65 and $26.16 per hour, based on years of service.

For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

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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

JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres

Primary Location

Silver Spring

Schedule

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

Working Months : 10

Shift

Day Job