26-27 Intermittent Cafeteria Helpers

FOOD SERVICE; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools Food Service in Somerville, MA is seeking an Intermittent Cafeteria Helper to supervise students and assist staff in the cafeteria. This role operates on an as-needed basis, with shifts potentially on any day or week and no guaranteed daily work.

The position reports to the School Principal/Assistant Principal and Food Service leadership. Duties include food prep, serving, cleaning, cashiering, and basic records, with CORI and fingerprint requirements for

Qualifications

• Ability to serve as a role model for students and promote the use of good manners.
• Training / Professional Development
• Participate in all Food Service Department sponsored training programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill in the preparation and serving of food as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food service facility or area.
• Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking.
• Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich fillings, salad dressing, and simple desserts.
• Prepares sandwiches and salads.
• Operates electrical equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and toasters.
• Sets up serving counters, dishes up and serves food from steam tables, and other foods, including such items as candy and fruit, from the counter.
• Responsible for maintaining general cleanliness of eating area.
• Collects and washes dishes, silver and cooking utensils, and puts them away.
• Sweeps floors, cleans counters and tables, and counter and kitchen equipment, such as food containers, trays, cooking ranges, garbage cans, and refrigerators.
• Receives and checks deliveries of food and other supplies.
• Stores foods properly in refrigerators and storeroom.
• Keeps stores in good order.
• Assists in the taking of inventories of supplies.
• Cashiering
• Keeps simple records.
• Performs tasks in the preparation and packaging of meals as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food processing facility.
• Cleans all food processing equipment and processing areas.
• Performs related work as required by Director of Food and Nutrition Services or his/her designee.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the School Principal and/or Assistant Principal, the Intermittent Cafeteria Helper will provide supervision to students, assistance to students and staff in the cafeteria as appropriate.

Intermittent Cafeteria Helpers report to the School Principal and Assistant Principal of the assigned school. All Cafeteria helpers will take direction from the Food Service Director, Assistant Director or designee.

All Intermittent Cafeteria Helpers work on an as needed basis and may be needed for one day, one week or one month. The need for an Intermittent Cafeteria Helper will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week and, as such, we cannot guarantee work each day.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill in the preparation and serving of food as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food service facility or area.
• Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking.
• Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich fillings, salad dressing, and simple desserts.
• Prepares sandwiches and salads.
• Operates electrical equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and toasters.
• Sets up serving counters, dishes up and serves food from steam tables, and other foods, including such items as candy and fruit, from the counter.
• Responsible for maintaining general cleanliness of eating area.
• Collects and washes dishes, silver and cooking utensils, and puts them away.
• Sweeps floors, cleans counters and tables, and counter and kitchen equipment, such as food containers, trays, cooking ranges, garbage cans, and refrigerators.
• Receives and checks deliveries of food and other supplies.
• Stores foods properly in refrigerators and storeroom.
• Keeps stores in good order.
• Assists in the taking of inventories of supplies.
• Cashiering
• Keeps simple records.
• Performs tasks in the preparation and packaging of meals as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food processing facility.
• Cleans all food processing equipment and processing areas.
• Performs related work as required by Director of Food and Nutrition Services or his/her designee.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Ability to serve as a role model for students and promote the use of good manners.
• Training / Professional Development
• Participate in all Food Service Department sponsored training programs.

Physical Requirements

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 position’s essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: Director and Assistant Director of Food Services or designee

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Intermittent / As needed
• School Schedule: Monday - Friday / Maximum of up to 19 hours per week
• FLSA Classification: Non Exempt
• Compensation: $20.25 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

Fingerprints

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Job Details

Job ID: 5984164

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

26-27 Intermittent Cafeteria Helpers

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caitlin Sheehan , Acting Director
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Email: [e-mail]