What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker Summer Program - Internal Applicants Only position at St. Marys MD?
Release Date: March 31, 2026 Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
Requisition: 12005
POSITION: Food Service Worker Summer Program – Internal Applicants Only
LOCATION: Various Sites
SALARY: Current food service workers with SMCPS shall be paid their hourly rate of pay.
EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than April 14, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs a variety of tasks related to food production and food service in a fast-paced environment under the direction of the food service manager. The work requires a substantial amount of physical dexterity, can be repetitive, and requires prolonged standing. Food Service Workers are provided on the job training and are expected to become proficient in accomplishing required duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
- Ability to report to work when scheduled and on time
- Possess effective organizational skills
- Possess effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares bulk quantities of food items in accordance with established recipes
- Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and associated spaces
- Assists in serving bulk food items during designated distribution times
- Operate a point-of-sale computer terminal
- Maintains portion control standards
- Uses proper servicing techniques
- Lifts heavy items and pushes carts to serving areas
- Assist in washing pots and pans on a rotating basis
- Performs other necessary duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Must be physically able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Current SMCPS employee
Preferred:
- Experience in a commercial food service environment
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Temporary/hourly position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for current food service employees is their hourly rate of pay.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: Not eligible.
Revised: 09.2023, 09.2024, 5.2025