Cafeteria Worker Transporter

Baltimore County Public Schools•Baltimore, MD

1d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides daily transportation of food and supplies from a base complex to satellite schools within a designated area. Performs daily production, serving, and cleaning duties for the school lunch program, greets students, and helps them make healthy menu selections. Reports to any site in the complex as assigned and performs other duties as assigned. The role is primarily performed in a kitchen and cafeteria and requires operating a vehicle to transport, load, and unload food. Employees must complete annual continuing education or training in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.

Requirements

A valid Class C Maryland driver's license or equivalent is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of school system safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable safety regulations.
Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
Ability to maintain good relationships with teachers, students, and other employees, and good human-relations and communication skills.
Frequent lifting and carrying, including objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular bending and kneeling; and standing for three or more consecutive hours.
Ability to withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or appropriate equivalent is preferred.
One year of food-service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport food from the base complex to receiving schools, including operating and loading a truck with an overhead roll-up door and vehicle lift gates.
Maintain the vehicle by fueling it and reporting safety issues or defects.
Perform food-service production and operational tasks as assigned by the school's site manager.
Prepare food using standardized recipes, menus, and portion controls in accordance with production standards.
Set up food on serving lines or steam tables and serve meals or meal components.
Perform cashiering according to established financial and accountability procedures.
Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas, including kitchen floors, walk-in refrigerators, and storage areas; follow HACCP procedures and food safety standards.
Assist with maintaining production records, HACCP logs, and satellite control sheets.
Store food and supplies properly.
Greet students and assist them with making healthy menu selections.
Report to any site in the complex as assigned.
Complete annual continuing education or training in accordance with USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.