Cafeteria Helper (6.5 hours per day) - Hildreth School

Hildreth School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hildreth School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Cafeteria Helper for the 2026-27 school year. Position is 6.5 hours per day, part-time, with compensation at $20.70 per hour. Reports to the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director and requires the ability to work as part of a cafeteria team.

Starting August 31, 2026, the role supports food service operations within Marlborough Public Schools. Experience in food service and a HS diploma or GED are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a cafeteria staff team.
• Must be a positive contributor as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks for preparation and serving of food and sanitary operation.
• Prepares vegetables, soups, sandwiches, salads and simple desserts.
• Serves lunch and snacks; operates kitchen equipment; cleans and inventories.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cafeteria Helper (6.5 hours per day) - Hildreth School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903782
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position:

Cafeteria Helper -PAWS Academy at Hildreth School

Work Year:

2026-27 School Year

Position is 6.5 hours per day

Effective Date of Employment:

August 31, 2026

Bargaining Unit:

Cafeteria Workers, Local 888 SEIU

Compensation:

$20.70/hour

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Reports to the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director

Statement of Duties:

• Performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill in preparation and serving of food as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food service facility or area.
• Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking
• Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich fillings, salad dressing, and simple desserts.
• Prepares sandwiches and salads.
• Serves lunch and snacks.
• Operates electrical equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and toasters.
• Cleans tables and other kitchen equipment.
• Collects and washes dishes, silver and cooling utensils, and puts them away.
• Sweeps floor, cleans counters and tables, and counter and kitchen equipment, such as food containers, trays, cooking ranges, garbage cans, and refrigerators.
• Receives and checks deliveries of food and other supplies.
• Stores foods properly in refrigerators and storeroom.
• Keeps stores in good order.
• Assists in the taking of inventories of supplies, cashiering, and keeps simple records.
• Works as a member of a cafeteria staff team.
• Assist and monitor students in the cafeteria
• Responsible for other general duties as assigned by the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director, as indicated by the Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred but not required
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Experience in food service industry preferred
• Must be a positive contributor as a team player
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find acceptable.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $20.70 to $20.70 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Matthew Pare , Food Services Director
• Marlborough High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]