6.5 Hour Cafeteria Worker 6:30-1:30

Jireh Swift Elementary School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools - Jireh Swift Elementary School is seeking a motivated individual for a 6.5 hour Cafeteria Worker position in New Bedford, MA. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving lunch, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria and adjacent areas.

Entry level with no minimum diploma required; training provided under supervision. The position reports to the Director of Food Services and Cafeteria Manager and follows the AFSCME contract terms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and equipment used in food service.
• Basic food sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs or more.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shift.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Involves use of potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals.
• Work in temperature extremes and diverse environments.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food supplies and equipment.
• Carry items to and from storage and work areas.
• Assist kitchen staff and provide needed items to cooks.
• Stock and organize goods.
• Follow equipment handling rules and safety practices.
• Wash, dry and store pots and pans.
• Prepare sandwiches and set up the lunch line.
• Clean serving area, tables and carts; sweep and wash floors.
• Set up, run and clean dishwasher equipment; prepare breakfast.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Food sanitation

Lifting 40 lbs

Stand long hours

Follow instructions

Safety with chemicals

Team player

Basic math & reading

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

New Bedford Public School District Jireh Swift Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

6.5 Hour Cafeteria Worker 6:30-1:30

New Bedford Public School District Jireh Swift Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5898170

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position

• 6.5 Hour Cafeteria Worker

Summary

• This is an entry level position with no minimum requirements of a high school diploma or GED. This position is under the supervision of the Food Service Director, Principal and Cafeteria Manager who is responsible to coordinate the necessary work of the department. This position performs a variety of unskilled duties related to food service areas and general manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and other related food service items in storage areas
• Carry food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
• Stock and organize goods
• Responsible for equipment handling rules
• Wash dry and store pots and pans
• Prepare sandwiches
• Set up and serve student lunch line in a timely manner
• Clean up serving area, tables and carts
• Sweep and wash kitchen floors
• Set up, run and clean dishwasher equipment
• Prepare and set up breakfast
• Follow work schedules as assigned by food service Director/ cafeteria manager
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to lift 40lbs or more
• Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions
• Involves use of potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals
• Includes working in temperature extremes, freezer, refrigerators, and inclement weather
• Basic math and reading skills
• Cleanliness
• Demonstrates ability to work both as a team member and independently as required by the assignment

• The physical demands described 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in both an office environment and a loud environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: Director of Food Services
• Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract foundhere

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Catherine Henriques , Food Service Director
• PRAB - Food Service - Central Kitchen
• Phone: [phone] ext. 14120
• Email: [e-mail]

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