Jobs · Management · Maryland

FY27: Cafeteria Manager IV, Benjamin Banneker MS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/15/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Burtonsville, MD · 2 wk ago
Management$26.47–$38.15/hrFull-time

Nature of the Work

Employees in these classes are responsible for the management of the school food service programs including on-the-job training, scheduling assignment, supervision, and evaluation of the cafeteria workers. Supervision is received from the principal or designee; technical supervision and guidance is received from a food services supervisor. Nature of the work involves strict adherence to nutritional, sanitary, and safety standards and economic use of foodstuffs and supplies to maintain a financially solvent program.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing. Operation of commercial food service equipment and movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds.

Special Requirements

  • Completion of the MCPS Food Service Satellite Manager Test at the required score.
  • Some overtime may be required.
  • Requires use of personal car, with reimbursement for mileage provided, for daily banking duties.

Job Specific Information

  • HS grad. or equivalent; completion of appropriate training programs; increasingly responsible food service supervisory experience, considerable knowledge of large-quantity food preparation and school cafeteria operations.
  • A current (within 2 years) MCPS Cafeteria Manager test is required by deadline of this posting.
  • Sanitation certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Completion of the MCPS Cafeteria Manager Test at the required score.
  • Strong communication, training and human relations skills to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.
  • Ability to manage inventory and order food and supplies.
  • Considerable knowledge of large quantity food production and forecasting.
  • Knowledge of HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
  • Knowledge of standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to meet the needs of all customers: students, school staff and community.
  • Knowledge of free and reduced-price meal benefits guidelines and accountability procedures.
  • Knowledge of financial practices and procedures, including cashiering, bank deposits, and cash accountability.
  • Ability to analyze and utilize data to maintain an efficient and cost-effective cafeteria operation.
  • Considerable knowledge of computer point-of-sale systems.
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate nutrition principles.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

  • High School or GED diploma required.
  • Completion of the appropriate training programs required for the position.
  • Experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a school or other institutional food service setting and in the operation of a variety of commercial food service equipment required.
  • Experience as a school cafeteria worker preferable.
  • Experience working in an elementary school satellite desirable.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial Class C drivers license, or equivalent. Current sanitation certification required.

Wage Range

The wage range for this position is between $26.47 and $38.15 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits

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