Food Service Worker

First Baptist Church of Glenarden • Landover, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Prince George’s Christian Academy is seeking a dedicated Food Services Worker to join our team and support the Food Services Department in providing nutritious meals and snacks to our students. This is a full-time position reporting to the Food Services Supervisor and may be assigned to either the Upper School campus (Sheriff Rd) or the Lower School campus (Brightseat Rd). The operating hours for the Food Services Department are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Membership, in good standing, of a local Bible-believing church.
• Passion for education and dedication to serving the Christian community.
• Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
• Commitment to being a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of measuring, weighing, following recipes, and operating equipment in a production kitchen.
• Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and courteously with students, staff, and others encountered during work.
• Positive team player with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Capable of standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting items weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Ability to stand or walk for 95% of the workday.
• Exceptional manual dexterity, auditory, and visual skills.

Nice To Haves

• Education and Maryland state certification in food safety and sanitation preferred.
• Preferred experience in quantity food production and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular and special meals, bag lunches, and snacks in accordance with established guidelines.
• Stay informed about the nutritional requirements of children as outlined by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Child and Adult Care Food Programs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to the highest standards set by the State Health Department.
• Ensure proper stocking of food services pantry, storage area, and refrigerators.
• Prepare food service for occasional field trips and other designated events on behalf of PGCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• 403b with employer-paid group life insurance
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage - large portion paid by employer!
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability – Paid by employer!
• Employer paid group life & AD&D insurance
• Vacation, Sick or PTO and holidays
• 403b with employer contribution
• Paid Birthday Day Off to celebrate you
• 2 weeks - Paid parental leave including adoption
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED