Cafeteria Worker I, Gaithersburg HS, 4hrs/10mo (8:15-12:15) Ad closes 10/27/26

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

• Production and serving of food
• Cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment
• Following HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service
• Practicing standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment
• Learning standard school cafeteria operations
• Gathering necessary menu items, recipe ingredients and supplies

Requirements

• Completion of 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 must obtain within first six months of employment
• Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort
• Ability to move objects weighing 40–60 pounds
• Ability to operate commercial food service equipment
• Ability to stand continuously and work in extreme temperature variations

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
• Ability to practice standard sanitation procedures
• 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 and 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)

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $20.65 – $26.16 per hour based on years of experience.

Schedule

• Part-time
• 10 working months per year
• Day shift

Benefits

Benefit information is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mP89Otqg55q2t8_KgLlDHTQ0AFc9II25zlj0ivr-5MI/edit?usp=sharing.

Location

Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg

Job posted October 19, 2026.