Substitute Food Service Worker

Calvert County Public Schools; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Substitute Food Services Worker to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals in accordance with USDA guidelines, ensuring high standards of hygiene and sanitation, and effectively interacting with students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, and knowledge of food services. This temporary position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the school community while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for food services and enjoy working with children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED; ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and knowledge of food services required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to USDA regulations.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains sanitation standards.
• Handles cash and operates a point of sale system.

Skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of food services and sanitation procedures

Point of sale and cash handling experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

POSITION : SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICES WORKER

LOCATION : To be determined

POSITION SUMMARY : Prepares and serves food using proper portions in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.

REPORTS TO : Principal, Supervisor of Child Nutrition and Cafeteria Manager or designee

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) certificate or Maryland high school certificate of attendance preferred.
2. ServSafe Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS : (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Ability to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
2. Knowledge of food services and sanitation procedures.
3. Knowledge of computerized point of sale and/or cash handling experience.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of age groups (Pre-K through Grade 12).
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
6. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

1. Prepares and serves food using proper portions in accordance with district, state and USDA regulations.
2. Works rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks.
3. Works effectively with school personnel and students.
4. Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment established in the cafeteria.
5. Applies and maintains high standards of sanitation and personal hygiene.
6. Accepts money and operates a point of sale computer system during serving time.
7. Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventories.
8. Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.
9. Maintains proper food safety in compliance with local health department regulations.
10. Attends staff development training.
11. Assists in all areas of the school food service program as directed.
12. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
13. Comes to work regularly and promptly.
14. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER JOB DUTIES : (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal, supervisor of Child Nutrition, cafeteria manager or designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. Exerts moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying food items and objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
2. Stands and walks on hard flooring for long periods of time.
3. Works around a wide range of temperatures.
4. Works with chemical cleaning agents.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS : May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Temporary Substitute assignment. Hours reimbursed at current substitute food service pay rate. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : This posting will remain open until filled. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.