Cafeteria Helper - 3 Hours (2 Positions)

Gloucester Township School District; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Benefits are offered

Job summary

Gloucester Township School District is seeking two part-time Cafeteria Helpers for a 3-hour shift per day. The roles involve working Monday through Friday during a 10-month school year, reporting to the Food Service Manager.

Starting date is To Be Determined; background checks and U.S. citizenship proof are required.401(K) style benefits are not mentioned; compensation is hourly with no benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; one year of food service experience.
• Must read, write and speak English, do simple math, and follow written and oral directions.
• Criminal history background check must be successfully completed.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Manual dexterity is an asset; able to work under temperature extremes.
• Must be neat in appearance and wear a uniform and closed comfortable shoes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods served for breakfast, lunch, snack and ala carte.
• Responsible for the preparation of all foods and ensures that they are served in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Refills serving lines as needed.
• May serve, cashier, run dishwasher or fryer as well as other equipment.
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of the small equipment and washing of pots and pans.
• Must complete assignment in a timely manner so school’s schedule is maintained.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Helper - 3 Hours (2 Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925974

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CAFETERIA HELPER (3 hours per day) – 2 positions available

Monday – Friday with school holidays in a 10-month year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of food service experience.


• Must be able to read, write and speak English, do simple math and follow written and oral directions.


• Successful completion of criminal history background check.


• Proof of U.S. citizenship.


• Manual dexterity is an asset as is being able to work under temperature extremes.


• Must be neat in appearance and wear a uniform and closed comfortable shoes.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

ABILITIES:

• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisors, administrators, and school community members.


• Must be able to work without direct supervision, maintain schedules, set priorities, and organize tasks.


• Must be able to carry out complex and/or multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. There is bending at the waist, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, kneeling, crawling and climbing ladders. Dexterity needed of hands and fingers to operate and make adjustments on equipment.

• Employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare all foods served for breakfast, lunch, snack and ala carte.


• Responsible for the preparation of all foods and ensures that they are served in a safe and sanitary manner.


• Refills serving lines as needed.


• May serve, cashier, run dishwasher or fryer as well as other equipment.


• Responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of the small equipment and washing of pots and pans.


• Must complete assignment in a timely manner so school’s schedule is maintained.

COMPENSATION:
As negotiated with the GTSPA -$17.32 - $21.94 per hour

BENEFITS:

No Benefits are offered

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10 Months

VACATION:
There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time