FY27: Cafeteria Worker I 10 mo, Glen Haven ES, 4 hr/10mo, Ad closes 7/20/26

Summary Description

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.

Physical Demands

• Sustained moderate physical effort
• Movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds
• Operation of commercial food service equipment
• Continuous standing
• Extreme variations in temperature

Special Requirements

• Sustained moderate physical effort
• Movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds
• Operation of commercial food service equipment
• Continuous standing
• Extreme variations in temperature

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $20.65 - $26.16 per hour, based on years of service
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job Food / Nutrition Services Organization

Glen Haven Elementary School

Primary Location

Silver Spring

Working Months

10

Shift

Day

Job

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.
• Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• 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 the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.

Certification/License

• Valid Class C noncommercial driver's license.
• Sanitation certification required or obtain this certification during the first six months of employment.