Job Description

School Food Service Worker – Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal!
Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends!

Are you passionate about serving children and looking for a job that aligns with your life? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive!

What You’ll Do:

• Prep, light cooking and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus
• Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner
• Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Family-friendly schedule – you're home by mid-afternoon
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Paid training and steady hours
• Be part of a mission that matters – healthy meals fuel better learning
• Friendly, team-oriented school environment

We’re Looking For:

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques (we’ll train the right person!)
• A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
• A dependable and positive attitude
• Comfort working in a school kitchen environment
• A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision (for eligible team members)

• Paid time off

Payrate $17- $19.50hr

Qualifications

The Food Services Team Member is under the direct supervision of the Food Services Manager for the school and the Food Services Manager and will perform the following duties as assigned.

Depending on the needs of the school the position will range from - 2.5 hours/day to 5.5 hours/day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with students, staff and Administration.
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, steamers, ovens and dishwashers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

1. Able to provide exceptional customer service.

2. Serves and presents food in a visually appealing manner.

3. Use Mosaic POS system to process transactions and reconcile cash.

4. Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers and dishwashers.

5. Conforms to all safe food handling, storage and sanitation methods in accordance with guidelines.

6. Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Food Services Manager.

7. Helps and assists Cooks, Bakers and other team members with joint tasks when other assigned tasks are completed.

8. Regular and on-time attendance is required for student support.

9. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by the Food Services Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a school environment during the school day.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for a long period of time, reaching, bending and stooping.
• Must be able to handle variations of temperature, working in cold or hot environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.