27-53 Cafeteria General Worker

Hopkinton High School; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkinton High School in Hopkinton, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Cafeteria General Worker to assist with meal preparation, presentation and clean-up in the school cafeteria.

Position is 3.95 hours per day (19.75 hours/week) with salary per bargaining agreement ranging from $18.58 to $20.91 per hour, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include serving food to students and staff, cleaning kitchen areas, proper food storage and following safety instructions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Ability to read basic operating and use instructions.
• Ability to give and receive instructions and information.
• Basic knowledge of food service and sanitation practices.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Food Service Director or Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to students and staff according to instructions.
• Clean any area of kitchen according to sanitary regulations.
• Store all food properly.
• Follow all safety instructions when using equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Food safety basics

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

TITLE: Cafeteria General Worker

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (3.95 hours/day, 19.75 hours/week); anticipated start 11/9/2026; salary per collective bargaining agreement (range $18.58-$20.91/hour), commensurate with experience

LOCATION: High School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

The Cafeteria General Worker assists in the preparation, presentation, and clean-up of school meals.

Duties

• To serve food to students and staff, according to instructions;
• To clean any area of kitchen according to sanitary regulations;
• To store all food properly;
• To follow all safety instructions when using equipment;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred;
• Ability to read basic operating and use instructions;
• Ability to give and receive instructions and information;
• Basic knowledge of food service and sanitation practices;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Food Service Director or Superintendent may find appropriate.

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Job Details

Job ID: 5979489

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required