School Cafeteria Aide - Part-Time Day Shift

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

Job summary

Candlewood Elementary School in Montgomery County is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker to assist in daily food preparation and serving. The role involves following HACCP guidelines, maintaining sanitation, and supporting the kitchen team under supervision.

Required are at least a ninth-grade education (HS diploma preferred), a valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license, and sanitation certification (or to obtain within six months). Experience with food safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve food in a school cafeteria.
• Clean kitchen facilities and equipment.
• On-the-job training in basic food production and cafeteria operations from manager and staff.
• Work under supervision of a manager, supervisor or field manager.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience with food preparation techniques and safety

Follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling

Sanitation procedures

Learn standard school cafeteria operations

Ability to communicate with students and staff

Gather menu items, recipe ingredients and supplies

Job description

Candlewood Elementary School in Montgomery County is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker to assist in daily food preparation and serving. The role involves following HACCP guidelines, maintaining sanitation, and supporting the kitchen team under supervision.

Required are at least a ninth-grade education (HS diploma preferred), a valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license, and sanitation certification (or to obtain within six months). Experience with food safety is preferred.