Assistant Cafeteria Cook

Central Berkshire Regional School District; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Berkshire Regional School District in Dalton, MA is seeking a Food Service Assistant Cook for the school year, ~3 hours daily, with a part-time schedule. The role involves portioning, prep tasks, and serving while maintaining HACCP guidelines in a hot and active kitchen environment.

The position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and requires English communication, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Certification is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5873208

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service - Assistant Cook

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 3 hours per day as per contract; school year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.
• Ability to readand communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh,and measure.
• Follow instructionsand take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist,and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniformand appropriately groomed.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to all school district and building rulesand regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, andseminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor

SALARY

SALARY: $18.17 to $19.10 per hour in accordance with contract.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.17 to $19.10 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Gregory Boino , Director of Finance and Operations
• 254 Hinsdale Rd.
• P.O. Box 299
• Dalton, Massachusetts 01227
• Phone: [phone] x1002
• Email: [e-mail]

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