Contractual Food Service Worker

TO BE DETERMINED; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools is seeking a Contractual Food Service Worker to support breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks for students in Salisbury, MD. The role involves cooking, serving and maintaining sanitary conditions in a busy school kitchen.

The position is part-time with no benefits, paying $17.20 per hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 50 lbs, following health and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Knowledge of large-scale food preparation methods and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules and menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and nutrition breaks for students.
• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious foods according to the menu and ala carte items.
• Receive and stock supplies and maintain sanitary conditions.
• May serve as cashier and operate kitchen equipment.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations in food handling.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Food service equipment

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Contractual Food Service Worker

Wicomico County Public Schools TO BE DETERMINED - Salisbury, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5812778

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Hours: 4-5.5 hours per day depending on location, 182 days

Salary: $17.20 per hour (contractual position, no benefits)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.
• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving food on a large scale
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
• Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively using the English language when deemed necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, food preparation instructions, and menus
• Knowledge of health and sanitation regulations for food preparation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks to the student population.
• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious foods in accordance with the menu and ala carte food items.
• Receive and stock food supplies. Maintain sanitary conditions.
• May serve as cashier.
• Operate dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare and serve the portable food bars where appropriate.
• Clean and prepare food and equipment in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Follow standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Wash cooking equipment and utensils.
• Perform related work as required

Position Type: Contractual (Part Time No Benefits)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric Timothy Goslee , Director, Food and Nutrition Services
• 101 LONG AVE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]