Baltimore County Public Schools

Job Description

Responsible for the quality control, training, and monitoring of the food service operations for schools within Baltimore County Public Schools. Creates and implements new programs, serving as a liaison between the central office and field staff, and supervising approximately 250 employees in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supervises assigned food services employees in multiple locations.
• Monitors cafeteria operations for food quality, safety, sanitation, cash and meal accountability, inventory, and production controls.
• Monitors quality control of food services; tasks include monitoring cooking, storing, and cleaning procedures, monitoring inventory, assisting in the development of improved systems, assessing equipment needs, and product testing.
• Develops and implements employee training (e.g., sanitation, production, staff development, cashier training).
• Monitors food service programs in schools (e.g., snack, Breakfast in the Classroom).
• Monitors and reconciles food services computer program reports, installs computer hardware, and replaces broken equipment as necessary.
• Conducts reviews and audits of cafeteria.
• Assists with implementing, supervising, mentoring, and promoting the summer food service program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in food & nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family & consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of food service. One (1) year supervisory experience in the field of food service.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver's license, or an equivalent.
• Certified Food Service Manager � Level I certification preferred.
• Registered Dietitian accredited through The American Dietetic Association licensed in the state of Maryland preferred. Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other that requires these certifications.
• Note::Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food services quality control policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment.
• Skill and ability to maintain accurate records (e.g., data for federal and state reimbursement claims for the school meals program).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and troubleshoot minor problems.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in the field at school cafeterias and in the central office.
• Work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Annual completion of continuing education/training in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.
• Work involves driving to school cafeteria sites and occasionally involves using food service equipment. Work involves being on-call for emergencies, deadline pressure, and frequent interruptions.
• Persons appointed to this position are designated as essential-as-needed personnel and may be required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
• This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
• 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 paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, 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 meeting upon hire.
• Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
• This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
• RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System
• GRADE: Grade 03 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale
• SALARY: $67,805 to $106,924 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2025-2026 Effective September 20, 2025) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll.
• OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contracted and directed to do so.
• Employees in this class may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work beyond their regularly scheduled hours with little advanced notice.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Application Instructions
• Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• 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. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Office of Staffing & Licensure

Phone: 443-809-7872

Email: sstahl@bcps.org

About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!