MSD FOOD SERVICE WORKER - Dishwasher
Recruitment #26-005210-0003
| Department | MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Food Services |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/22/2026 2:40:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 8/5/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $35,517.00 - $56,018.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
| Work Location |
Howard
|
Introduction
The
Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment
for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a
bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language
and English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life
programs. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to
think critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.
This is an 11 month, school year position. This position does not
work when school is closed during winter break, spring break, and during the
summer months.
GRADE
SD 0007
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for dietary department set up for all meals, preparing salad bar, line preparation, dietary clean up, and documentation of product usage in accordance with prescribed procedures and applicable health and sanitation regulations and standards. This position operates the dish machine or 3 compartment sink and performs related sanitation duties.
POSITION DUTIES
The incumbent is responsible for breaking down and cleaning up
after breakfast, lunch, and dinner as directed; serving meals from cafeteria
line for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as directed; and setting up the cafeteria
line for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The employee will prepare desserts
for lunch and dinner, as well as set up the salad bar for lunch and
dinner. The incumbent will prepare special food requests for
outings, banquets, holidays, and graduation. The incumbent is responsible
for preparing in-cafeteria-suspension and in-school-suspension meals, work
study meals, and health center meals. The incumbent will operate
dish machine and clean and sanitize work areas and equipment. The
employee will clean kitchen area and all hand sinks, replenish soap and paper
towels when needed. The incumbent will empty all small trash cans and
replace liner bags at the end of the shift. The employee will assist in
dining area with cleaning, set up water, and juice for lunch and dinner, record
dish machine temperature. This position does require heavy duty cleaning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: None.
Experience: None.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Willing to learn American Sign Language.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand on feet for extended periods of
time.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to
a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code,
Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper
application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by
the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental
information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland
School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD
21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY
Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-480-4536
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and
encourage them to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed
to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of
the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
| Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
| View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
| Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |



