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Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2025
Job Description

Performs daily production, serving, and cleaning duties for the school lunch program. Meets and greets students and assists them with making healthy menu selections. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Performs food service production and operational tasks as assigned by the school’s site manager.
  • 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. Follows established Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and food safety standards.
  • Assists with maintaining 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, And Experience

High school diploma or appropriate equivalent is preferred.

One (1) year experience in the field of food service is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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, and the ability to stand for three hours or more consecutively. Also requires 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.

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

SALARY: $15.00 - $18.12 Per hour

Visit the BCPS website for salary scales at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll .

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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.

Contact Information

Office of Staffing

SupportstaffHR@bcps.org

Phone: 443-809-7872

About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students.  BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future.  BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel.  We hope you will join our dynamic community!  Apply to work at BCPS!

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