Cafeteria Worker I 10 mo, 3 Hours (10:30-1:30), No Benefit, Chevy Chase ES, Ad close 09/24/26

About the role

Under supervision of a manager, supervisor or field manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food and in cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment. This is the entry and general helper level in the school meals program. Employees in this class receive on-the-job training in the basic food production and cafeteria operations from manager and other Division of Food and Nutrition Services staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve food
• Clean kitchen facilities and equipment

Requirements

• Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort
• Movement of objects weighing 40‑60 pounds
• Operation of commercial food service equipment
• Continuous standing
• Tolerance of extreme variations in temperature

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required; High School or GED diploma preferred
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures
• Valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license
• Sanitation certification required (or obtainable within the first six months of employment)

Skills

• Ability to work with students, teachers, and school leadership staff demonstrating the seven SSPGS core competencies
• Knowledge of basic food production
• 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, community)
• Basic human relations skills needed to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Schedule

• Part-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day