Part-Time School Cafeteria Assistant — Entry Level

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

Job summary

White Oak Middle School in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a part-time Cafeteria Worker I to support meal production and serving. The role runs 3.5 hours per day, 10 months, with shifts from 10:15 to 1:45 and a bi-weekly schedule of 35 hours. Wage range is $20.65–$26.16 per hour, with on-site duties and training provided.

Preferred candidates have ninth-grade completion (HS diploma or GED preferred), experience with food safety, and sanitation certification. Driver license not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required. HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Certificate/license: Sanitation certification required or obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and serving of meals to students and staff.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
• Move objects weighing 40–60 pounds and operate commercial food service equipment as needed.

Skills

Food production basics

HACCP guidelines

Sanitation procedures

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Completion of ninth grade

HS diploma or GED preferred

Job description

White Oak Middle School in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a part-time Cafeteria Worker I to support meal production and serving. The role runs 3.5 hours per day, 10 months, with shifts from 10:15 to 1:45 and a bi-weekly schedule of 35 hours. Wage range is $20.65–$26.16 per hour, with on-site duties and training provided.

Preferred candidates have ninth-grade completion (HS diploma or GED preferred), experience with food safety, and sanitation certification. Driver license not required for this role.