Food Service Assistants

Food Service Assistants ($19,417+)

Dorchester County Public Schools FOOD SERVICE - CAMBRIDGE, Maryland Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5571000
Final date to receive applications: Mar 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Food Service Assistants for FY26
. The Food Service Assistant performs assigned tasks in designated areas related to the operation of a successful food service program within the school. Food Service Assistants report directly to the Cafeteria Manager.

• Performs assigned tasks in designated areas related to the operation of successful food service program within the school.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods using standardized recipes and menus, portion controls, and in accordance with work production standards.
• Sets up food on serving lines and/or steam tables, serve meals or meal components.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores equipment and supplies; scrubs tables, counters, chairs, small wares, and disposes of waste properly.
• Operates and cleans all food service equipment.
• Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions, and assists with ordering and taking inventory.
• Perform other duties as required by the Cafeteria Manager.

• Education requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of food service experience; school based experience preferred.
• Completion of a sanitation course in food service preferred.
• Basic knowledge of recipes and food service equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Able to lift minimum of 35 lbs.
• Ability to withstand variations in temperature (0 degrees in walk‑in freezers to 85 degrees in cooking area).
• Ability to climb a small ladder or step stool as well as stand for extended periods of time.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $19,417 to $24,933 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Food Service

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jeff Grafton , Human Resources Administrator
• 700 Glasgow Street
• Cambridge, Maryland 21613
• Phone:
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• Email: graftonj