Cafeteria Helper (6.5 hours per day) - Hildreth School

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Helper for PAWS Academy at Hildreth School in Marlborough, MA. The position is part-time, 6.5 hours per day, for the 2026-27 school year, with immediate start.

The role reports to the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director and involves food preparation, serving, inventory, and student supervision. Salary is $20.70/hour, with union affiliation noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Food service experience is preferred.
• Must be a positive contributor as a team player.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be acceptable per the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and maintain sanitary conditions in the cafeteria.
• Operate kitchen equipment (mixers, dishwashers, slicers, toasters).
• Assist in inventory, cashiering, and simple record-keeping.
• Assist and supervise students in the cafeteria.

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: 5924077

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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: As soon as possible

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]