School Cafeteria Food Prep & Service Associate

Howard County Public School System; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Membership in Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Howard County Public School System is seeking a Food and Nutrition Service Assistant 1 to assist in preparing and serving food to students in various schools. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED and have 6 months of relevant food service experience, ideally within a school cafeteria setting. This position offers competitive benefits and compliance with USDA training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience in food service within a PreK-12 school cafeteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of main dishes, vegetables, salads, and beverages.
• Set up food counters for serving and stock counters with food and utensils.
• Serve food and beverages to students and adults.
• Function as a cashier and maintain cash accounts.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist with the receiving and storage of food and supplies.
• Deliver meals to classrooms and maintain food quality.

Skills

Kitchen cleaning methods

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation regulations

Safety and accident prevention

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Howard County Public School System is seeking a Food and Nutrition Service Assistant 1 to assist in preparing and serving food to students in various schools. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED and have 6 months of relevant food service experience, ideally within a school cafeteria setting. This position offers competitive benefits and compliance with USDA training requirements.