Part Time Food Service Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Terms of Employment: 176 days 4 hours per day Job Summary: Prepare and serve meals to students per the monthly menu. Assist with any other duties as directed by the Food Service Director.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.Prepare and serve food and assist with cleanup.Wash dishes and utensils and operate automatic kitchen equipment while maintaining sanitary specifications.Clean kitchen and cafeteria area(s).Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.Stock food and supplies for meals from storeroom and walk in freezerAssist in the maintenance of food quality.Monitor kitchen efficiencies and minimize food waste.Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.Comply with applicable district, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students and staff.Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings as directedOther duties may be assigned as needed.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience or training is preferred but not required. Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on resolving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff or members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to effectively prioritize work tasks and train others in completing work tasks. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and/or building use events simultaneously Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high depending upon the time of day and student populations. May be exposed to a variety of conditions including: wet or humid, work near moving parts, extreme heat (ovens, dishwasher). May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.Other: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‐inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.