Food Service Assistant ($19,417+)-NDH

NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Hurlock (MD)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

North Dorchester High School in Hurlock, MD seeks a Food Service Assistant to support the school cafeteria operations. The role involves preparing meals, setting up serving stations, and ensuring sanitary handling of food and equipment.

Starting immediately, the you will report to the Cafeteria Manager and may assist with inventory and ordering. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1 year of food service experience preferred.
  • Sanitation course in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs tasks related to operating a school food service program.
  • Prepares or assists in preparing a variety of foods using standardized recipes.
  • Sets up serving lines and serves meals or meal components.
  • Washes, sanitizes, and stores equipment and supplies; cleans surfaces.
  • Operates and cleans all food service equipment.
  • Stores food and supplies and assists with ordering and inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Positive, cooperative attitude
Ability to lift 35 lbs
Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dorchester County Public Schools NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL - HURLOCK, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Food Service Assistant ($19,417+)-NDH

This job is also posted in Dorchester County Public Schools (MD)

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Food Service Assistant vacancy at North Dorchester High School. The Food Service Assistant performs assigned tasks in designated areas related to the operation of a successful food service program within the school. Food Service Assistants report directly to the Cafeteria Manager.

DUTIES
  • Performs assigned tasks in designated areas related to the operation of successful food service program within the school.
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods using standardized recipes and menus, portion controls, and in accordance with work production standards.
  • Sets up food on serving lines and/or steam tables, serve meals or meal components.
  • Washes, sanitizes, and stores equipment and supplies; scrubs tables, counters, chairs, small wares, and disposes of waste properly.
  • Operates and cleans all food service equipment.
  • Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions, and assists with ordering and taking inventory.
  • Perform other duties as required by the Cafeteria Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education requirement: high school diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of food service experience; school based experience preferred.
  • Completion of a sanitation course in food service preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of recipes and food service equipment.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates a positive, cooperative attitude.
  • Able to lift minimum of 35 lbs..
  • Ability to withstand variations in temperature (0 degrees in walk-in freezers to 85 degrees in cooking area).
  • Ability to climb a small ladder or step stool as well as stand for extended periods of time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19,417 to $24,933 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements
  • At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
  • High School/Trade School degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Lisa Peters , Food Service Manager
  • FOOD SERVICE
  • Email: petersl@dcpsmd.org
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