Cafeteria Worker

Responsibilities

• Performs daily production, serving, and cleaning duties for the school lunch program.
• Serves as a point of contact for students, assisting them with making healthy menu selections.
• 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.
• Fulfills Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and food safety standards.
• Maintains 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 equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in the field of food service is preferred.
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of school system's 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 communications skills.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class is 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.
• The ability to stand for three hours or more consecutively.
• 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.

Grade

Grade 01 - 10 Month AFSCME Pay Scale

SALARY

$15.30 - $20.95 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for All Employees Represented by AFSCME)

Other Compensation

• This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.

BENEFITS

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

Application Instructions

• Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
• Information on your resume and application must match.
• This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application.
• Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.
• Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.
• Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.
• A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed.
• The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.