PAC: Food Service Worker ; Part-Time

CALERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

February 19, 2026

Food Service Worker

Child Nutrition

Patuxent Appeal Campus

Principal, Supervisor of Child Nutrition, Cafeteria Manager, or designee

10 months per year, 183 days per year, 5 hours per day.

Scale 3: $ 19.71/hr - $ 24.74/hr

Non-exempt

March 21, 2026

Immediate Vacancy

Prepares and serves food in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Maryland Health Department, and Calvert County Health Department regulations as well as Calvert County Public Schools policies and procedures.

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) certificate or Maryland high school certificate of attendance
• Serv Safe Certification preferred

None

(These are pre‑employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Ability to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Knowledge of food services and kitchen sanitation procedures
• Knowledge of computerized point of sale and/or cash handling experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of age groups (Pre‑K through Grade 12)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

• Prepares and serves food using proper portions in accordance with district, state, and USDA regulations
• Works rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks
• Works effectively with school personnel and students
• Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment established in the cafeteria
• Applies and maintains high standards of sanitation and personal hygiene
• Accepts money and operates a point‑of‑sale computer system during serving time
• Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventories
• Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines
• Maintains proper food safety in compliance with local health department regulations
• Fills in for Cafeteria Manager/Assistant Manager if needed.
• Attends staff development training
• Assists in all areas of the school food service program as directed
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
• Comes to work regularly and promptly
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal, supervisor of Child Nutrition, cafeteria manager or designee.

• Exerts moderate physical effort, including the independent lifting and carrying of food items and objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent reaching and bending.
• Standing and walking on hard flooring for long periods of time.
• Operating commercial food service equipment.
• Working around a wide range of temperatures commonly found in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Working with commercial chemical cleaning agents.

May be subject to a flexible work schedule

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

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