Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Baltimore County Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,962; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is looking for a Food Service Worker to perform daily production, serving, and cleaning duties for the school lunch program. Responsibilities include assisting students with menu selections, preparing food, operating cashier functions, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. A high school diploma and some experience in food service are preferred. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to lift heavy objects. Salary ranges from $15.00 to $18.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or appropriate equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in food service preferred.
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform food service production and operational tasks as assigned.
• Assist in food preparation using standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Set up food on serving lines and serve meals or components.
• Conduct cashiering functions per established procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist in maintaining production records and logs.
• Properly store food and supplies.
• Transport food to schools as required.
• Report to any site in the complex as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain relationships

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Performs daily production, serving, and cleaning duties for the school lunch program. Meets and greets students and assists them with making healthy menu selections. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs food service production and operational tasks as assigned by the school’s site manager.
• Assists in the preparation of foods using standardized recipes and menus, and portion controls in accordance with work production standards.
• Sets up food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serves meals or meal components.
• Conducts the cashiering function in accordance with established financial and accountability procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment and work areas including the kitchen floors, walk-in refrigerators, and storage areas. Follows established Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and food safety standards.
• Assists with maintaining production records, HACCP logs, and satellite control sheets.
• Properly stores food and supplies.
• Transports food from the base complex to the receiving school, if required.
• Reports to any site in the complex as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or appropriate equivalent is preferred. One year experience in the field of food service is preferred.

Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver’s license or an equivalent.

Knowledge of school system safety, procedural, and policy guidelines, and applicable safety regulations.

Ability to understand and speak English. Ability to maintain good relationships with teachers, students, and other employees. Good human relations and communication skills.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment. Duties require frequent lifting and carrying including objects up to 50 pounds, the ability to bend and kneel on a regular basis, and the ability to stand for three hours or more consecutively. Also requires the ability to withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold.

Conditions of Employment

Annual completion of continuing education/training in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.

Salary

$15.00 - $18.12 per hour.

For salary scales, visit www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll.

FLSA: Non-Exempt.