Temp - Associate: School Nutrition/Food Services/Cafeteria

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Other

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Central County

Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Description

Performs duties involved in the preparation and serving of a variety of food and in the cleaning of equipment and facilities. Employee must be capable of performing any and all of the listed duties, individually or independently which may vary based upon their work location/assignment and available staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Adheres to all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines established for the Child Nutrition Program and all AACPS policies and procedures and division standard operating procedures.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods. Assures that standardized recipes, portion controls and procedures are followed at all times. Operates all kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Arranges serving lines with foods, beverages, serving utensils and other items. Replenishes all items during meal service.
• Serves food to students and adults, maintaining correct portioning and high food quality standards. Plates meals only as customer is served.
• Participates in approved cleaning and safety practices to insure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained. Adheres to sanitation standards as outlined in COMAR.
• Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventory.
• Performs cashier duties, accounts for all meals served, and completes necessary records, as assigned.
• Records information accurately, as assigned. Maintains daily food and milk inventories.
• Attends in-service meetings. Completes all mandatory AACPS trainings and division monthly trainings.
• Performs all work responsibilities utilizing appropriate safety practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrates sound decision making and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with other employees, students, school staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations.
• Ability to complete all tasks despite frequent interruptions, and with limited supervision.
• Ability to accept changes in responsibilities and incorporate new goals into the kitchen operation.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
• Satisfactory score on any test required.