Food Service Worker 4 Hours/Day - Pool

St.-Mary; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary\'s County Public Schools in Leonardtown, MD is seeking a Food Service Worker for a 4-hour/day pool position at multiple sites. The role is ten-month, with salary based on the EASMC-ESP schedule (Range 3).

Starting date is August 2026, with an opportunity to join the pool for the 2026-2027 school year. Essential duties include food preparation, line setup, POS operation, and maintaining food safety and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Required: Must be physically able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred: Experience in a commercial food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares bulk quantities of food items.
• Sets up serving lines and serves food items on the line.
• Operates a computerized point of sale system.
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and spaces.
• Maintains high-quality food preparation and the highest caliber of customer service.
• Works effectively with others as part of a team.
• Fills in for the manager after proficiency is demonstrated.

Skills

Physical stamina

Food service experience

Job description

Food Service Worker 4 Hours/Day - Pool

St. Mary's County Public Schools District Wide - Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5853959

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: July 27, 2026 Application Deadline: June 30, 2027

Requisition: Pool 12398

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.

Position: Food Service Worker 4 hours/day - Pool

(ten-month assignment)

Location: Food and Nutrition Services/Various Sites

Salary: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedulefor ten-month four-hour food service employees – Range 3. ($12,995-$19,664)

Effective: August 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill positions that became available for the 2026-2027 school year. The pool will be active through June 30, 2027. St. Mary's County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and/or modify the content of this announcement and also reserves the right to advertise site-specific vacancies at any time. However, it is important to note that this may be the only advertisement for this position during the aforementioned period.

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs a variety of tasks related to food production and food service in a fast-paced environment under the direction of the food service manager. The work requires a substantial amount of physical dexterity, can be repetitive, and requires prolonged standing. Food Service Workers are provided on the job training and are expected to become proficient in accomplishing required duties during a six-month probationary period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess effective oral communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooks and prepares bulk quantities of food items
• Sets up serving lines and serves food items on the line
• Operates a computerized point of sale system
• Operates a dishwasher
• Washes pots and pans in a three-compartmented sink
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and associated spaces
• Maintains high-quality food preparation and the highest caliber of customer service
• Works effectively with others as part of a team
• Coordinates with other school staff in support of the recycling program
• Participates in promotions of new food items and nutrition education activities
• Fills in for the manager – after proficiency is demonstrated
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must be physically able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• Experience in a commercial food service environment.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Half-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedulefor ten-month four-hour food service employees – Range 3.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12,995 to $19,664 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]