Assistant Cafeteria Cook - Wahconah

Young World Physical Education; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 23,267 - 24,342; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Dalton, MA seeks a part-time Assistant Cafeteria Cook. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, and following HACCP guidelines. Ideal candidates have a Food Handlers Certification and can effectively communicate in English. The position offers $16.89-$17.67 per hour, working 5 hours daily during the school year. Submit your application to the Food Services Director, John Tranfaglia.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving mobility and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff and students professionally.
• Prepare food according to recipes and instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness of serving area and utensils.

Skills

Food Handlers Certification

Ability to read and communicate in English

Accurately count, weigh, and measure

Follow instructions and take initiative

Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat

Lift a minimum of 40 pounds

Job description

Assistant Cafeteria Cook - Wahconah

Job ID: 5671876

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service - Assistant Cook

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 5 hours per day (8AM-1PM) as per contract; school year

LOCATION: Wahconah

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.

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 uniform and 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 rules and regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor

SALARY: $16.89-$17.67 per hour in accordance with contract.

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit a letter of application to:
John Tranfaglia, Food Services Director
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
[e-mail]

Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]