Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Kitchen Staff - Full Time

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in New Bedford, MA, is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Kitchen Staff to support daily breakfast and lunch operations. The role runs seven hours daily, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving-line support, and maintaining kitchen sanitation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Must follow menu and recipes, assist with breakfast and lunch production.
• Ability to work under supervision in a school cafeteria.
• Strong communication and cooperation with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Operate POS system for breakfast and lunch sales.
• Assist with breakfast and lunch under head cook or cafeteria manager guidance.
• Prepare and cook items in quantities for meals.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure taste and compliance with guidelines.
• Sanitize kitchen and equipment; keep work area clean.
• Assist servers with food flow to serving lines.
• Prepare items for following day’s breakfast.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Prepare vegetables and starch components for lunch.
• Report equipment issues to cafeteria manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Kitchen Staff - Full Time

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5923594
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Kitchen Staff - Full Time

Gr. New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School

School Year Position – 7 hours a day

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for performing routine duties and food preparation in connection with the operation of a school cafeteria.

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties 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.)

• Utilize the P.O.S. system used for breakfast and lunch sales.
• Responsible for assisting with the operation of the school breakfast and lunch under the direction of the head cook or cafeteria manager.
• Prepare and cook food items of quantity including meats, fish, chicken, gravies, vegetables, starches, soups, hot and cold sandwiches,salads and casserole items that are needed for the breakfast and lunch program.
• Following standardized recipes, preparing food items to be tasty, attractive, and meeting all new guidelines.
• Sanitize kitchen and equipment in the kitchen area. This includes sanitation of tables, sweeping of floor in work area, and in general cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Assist cafeteria servers with the flow of food to the serving lines during lunch.
• Help prep for the breakfast items for the following day.
• Reliable and good attendance.
• Prepare and help with the vegetable and starch component for the lunch menu.
• Report all equipment breakdowns immediately to the cafeteria manager.
• Performs any other cafeteria duties as may be assigned by the manager.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience :

High School Degree required or GED; Servsafe Certified

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Knowledge: Must be able to follow the menu, keep production records,determine correct servings per student, be aware that all items on the menu are in the kitchen thawed and ready to prep, utilize leftovers, limit waste, and must be able to help put deliveries away.

Ability: Ability to collaborate with others, ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers. Ability to learn and safely and effectively use facilities, equipment and materials. Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors. Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population. Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics.

Physical Requirements:

This position is frequently required to stand, communicate, or hear; occasionally required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. This position requires good personal hygiene; fingernails, frequent handwashing and gloves, and hair must be off your neck.

Supervision:

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Cafeteria Manager

Supervision Given: None.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed under typical school cafeteria conditions; the environment is moderately noisy.
• Interacts with other school staff, teachers, and students.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.94 to $24.86 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristen Hurlburt
• Email: [e-mail]