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Cafeteria Assistant

Covers for the Cafeteria Lead or Sr. Cafeteria Lead in an emergency and/or where there are vacancies at kitchens in a geographic area as needed and requested by food services management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of an elementary school cafeteria, adhering to all health department regulations, United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) program regulations, and the operating procedures of the Department Of Food And Nutrition Services (FNS).
• Effectively communicates food service policies and procedures to assigned personnel to help assure compliance.
• Assists with estimating production needs and meal counts for satellite schools and base kitchen. Assists with ordering food and supplies for the base kitchen and the satellite kitchens.
• Reviews production records, temperature logs, and satellite control sheets for completion.
• Ensures proper storage of food products and supply materials.
• Ensures sanitation practices are followed including the safe and proper use of chemicals. Follows established Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point (HAACP) procedures.
• Process and verify all vendor invoices to assure proper payment. Completes daily and monthly paperwork. Adheres to cash handling procedures and follows banking guidelines.
• Assists manager to train new employees and substitutes.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the School Nutrition Accountability Program to include the use of point-of-sale system.
• Assists with routine satellite site visits to monitor for adherence to program policies and procedures.
• Promotes participation, assists with marketing, and completes required paperwork and action plans if necessary.
• Attends management training classes provided by Food And Nutrition Services (FNS).
• Attends all manager meetings and professional development training.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in the field of food service.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the BCPS Food & Nutrition Services Area Cafeteria Lead, Floater Program within 90 days of hire is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Food Service Manager Level I certification (If candidate does not possess at the time of hire they must obtain within 90 days of hire into this classification).
• Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver's license, or appropriate equivalent required.
• Required license and certification must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of food service industry point-of-sale systems.
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill and ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise employees. Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to operate personal computers and use appropriate software programs required for this position.
• Ability to travel to all school locations throughout BCPS on a regular basis, as well as with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this class is performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment. Duties require the ability to lift 50 pounds, the ability to bend and kneel on a regular basis, and the ability to stand for three hours or more consecutively. Also requires the ability to withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Condition Of Employment: Annual continuing education/training completed in accordance with the U.S. Department Of Agriculture Professional Standards For School Nutrition Employees. Persons appointed to this position must successfully complete the BCPS Office Of Food & Nutrition Services Manager Training Program within six months of hire. Persons appointed to this position must be able to travel to BCPS schools, on a regular basis, with little or no advance notice.

Grade: Grade 05 on the AFSCME payscale Salary: $19.17 - $28.90 per hour

Schedule: 6:30am - 2:30pm (30 min. break) Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees.

Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

Application Instructions: Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

9610 Pulaski Park

Baltimore County Public Schools