Food Service Worker, Non-Benefited

food service worker, non‑benefited

frederick county public schools

position: 10‑month contract (183 days). Daily hours: 3–3.25 hours, monday through friday. Part‑time.

salary: support salary scale grade s02 – $16.81 per hour.

this non‑exempt position follows the fair labor and standards act. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. See linked salary scale for full range.

role: prepare a variety of foods, serve students and staff, cashier, clean and sanitize, and perform administrative tasks within the food service areas as assigned by the food and nutrition service specialist or designee.

• begin and complete assigned daily tasks reliably and on time.
• handle, prepare, and serve food as instructed.
• operate food service equipment, including dishwashing machine, preparation and serving equipment, as instructed. Follow food and nutrition service policies for cleaning and sanitizing.
• comply with federal, state and frederick county public school policies and regulations.
• follow dress code and hygiene requirements.
• communicate effectively to students, staff and other fcps employees while displaying good customer service skills.
• perform duties with knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations including haccp. Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to temperature monitoring and recording.
• perform cash accountability tasks including operation of computer cash register, record keeping, inventory, and accurate control and accounting of money and meals sold and other food sales.
• provide accurate accountability of inventory, food prepared, food shipped to other buildings, food used, food leftover and food waste.
• read and follow recipes for consistent food quality.
• ensure correct portion sizes.
• use the timeclock to ensure accurate payroll.
• may be moved to another school within the region per the specialist’s direction.
• maintain regular and predictable attendance.

required qualifications: ability to read and write equivalent to a 10th grade educational level.

certification/license: none.

• high school diploma or equivalent.
• ability to read, write and do general business math.
• one year of prior experience in the food service industry.

• consistently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• work in environments subject to extreme hot and cold temperatures, such as commercial kitchens, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers.
• ability to spend long hours standing and walking.
• ability to reach with both hands and both arms.
• ability to twist and bend.
• manual dexterity sufficient to grasp, handle, manipulate, and feel objects.
• mobility sufficient to move about the work area.
• vision sufficient to read and comprehend printed materials, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• occasional climbing or balancing.
• occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

regularly work with loud noise, such as food preparation equipment and raised voices associated with school cafeterias and commercial kitchens.

frederick county public schools is an equal opportunity employer.

this job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.