2026-27 School Nutritional Aide

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School in Worcester, MA is hiring a full-time Nutritional Aide to support breakfast, lunch, and cleanup operations. The role reports to the Nutrition Director and involves food prep, serving, and inventory tasks for students and staff.

Ideal candidates bring basic food service knowledge, attention to dietary needs, and the ability to handle equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience in a school food service role a plus.
• Allergen Awareness Certificate and/or can obtain within 90 days.
• CPR Training and Choking certification and/or can obtain within 90 days.
• Food Handlers Certificate within 90 days.
• Satisfactory background check including CORI and Fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and distribution.
• Managing food allergies.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Assist with inventory of food, supplies, other items.
• Basic knowledge of production records.
• Basic computer knowledge (email, Excel, computer programs).
• Organizing supplies, food items, paper goods.
• Rotate supplies; FIFO; check dates.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Cleaning equipment and workstations.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Heavy lifting capability

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

2026-27 School Nutritional Aide

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5918942
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Nutritional Aide Job Description
Worcester Cultural Academy is looking to hire a Nutrition Aide to support our students and staff. The Nutrition Aide will report to the Nutrition Director. This person will be responsible for helping with food preparation, food inventory, and serving food to students. This candidate will need to have knowledge of general operation of basic cafeteria equipment and follow all State Health Requirements for food service workers. Must be able to properly communicate with the school’s population.
This position is full-time. The positions hours are for 8 hours each day to cover breakfast, lunch, and cleanup, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
Food preparation and distribution
Managing food allergies
Heavy lifting required (milk crates; food containers; etc) up to 50 pounds
Assist with inventory of food, supplies, other items
Basic knowledge of production records
Basic computer knowledge (email, excel, computer programs)
Organizing supplies, food items, paper goods
Rotate supplies; FIFO; check dates; etc.
Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
Cleaning equipment and workstations
Sweeping and mopping floors
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Prior experience in a school food service role a plus
Allergen Awareness Certificate and/or can obtain within 90 days
CPR Training and Choking certification and/or can obtain within 90 days
Food Handlers Certificate within 90 days
This position requires a satisfactory background check, which includes CORI and Fingerprinting.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment decisions at the Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Anyone found to be engaging in any unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at [phone] (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at [phone].
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling [phone], or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: [phone] or [phone]; or
3. email:[e-mail]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Welcome to Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a free charter public school located in Worcester, MA opening in August 2023 with grades Kindergarten through 4th grade, and will grow to a K-8 school. The school is partnering with EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) to grant students an opportunity to connect what they are learning in classrooms to real-world applications through high-quality learning experiences. Through project-based learning, case studies, and fieldwork conducted with the leading cultural institutions and museums of central Massachusetts, WCA fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages students to become articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers who care for themselves, others around them, and their community. A culture of quality permeates the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need for success.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Putnam
• 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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