Cafeteria Utility Worker

Sargent School; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover Public Schools Sargent School in North Andover, MA, is hiring a Cafeteria Utility Worker for 5 hours per day. Starting date is Sep 1, 2026, with a current negotiated salary of $19.47 per hour.

The role involves light food preparation, serving meals, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with ordering and inventory under supervision of Nutrition Services management. Strong attention to sanitation and safety is required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation, menu planning, equipment care, sanitary food handling and storage.

Responsibilities

• Provides light food preparation and serving at an assigned site.
• Keeps records and prepares required reports, including logs and temperature records.
• Assists manager with food and supply ordering.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and uses the POS system for daily deposits.
• Maintains sanitation standards per health regulations and company policies.
• Communicates with staff, parents and students to promote a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Participates in training related to school lunch regulations.

Job description

Cafeteria Utility Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5862163
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Cafeteria Utility Worker Sargent School 5 hrs/day: $19.47/hour (current negotiated salary for new school year)

CAFETERIA UTILITY WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides support in a school district that serves meals and ala carte foods to children and adults in accordance with federal regulations. The cafeteria utility worker works under the direction of the Cook/Manager, Assistant Cook/Manager or the Receiving Kitchen Supervisor depending on site assignment and under the general direction of the Director of Food Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support with light food preparation in preparing and serving meals to an assigned site.
• Light food preparation includes but is not limited to: washing and cutting fruits and vegetables, opening cans, filling portion controlled cups, placing foods in serving wells, opening and closing ovens and removing foods from ovens and warmers.
• Ability to lift trays of food, fruit boxes and other food & supply items related to daily service
• Daily dish duty, washing and drying
• Cleaning milk coolers
• Working knowledge of food and nutrition as it relates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs
• Ability to read and follow a daily menu
• Prepares sanitation logs, temperature logs and other reports as required
• Assists manager in food and supply ordering
• Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Operates POS system and completes daily deposit
• Maintains approved standards of sanitation per local board of health and state requirements
• Makes recommendations for maintenance of and additions to equipment and kitchen/cafeteria
• Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, public, parents and students to promote a positive kitchen/cafeteria atmosphere
• Participate in training activities related to job description to include continuing education pertaining to school lunch regulations
• Performs related work, as required and/or assigned by the Manager and/or Food Service Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation, menu planning, equipment care, sanitary food handling and storage; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to maintain good personal relations with children and adults; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; initiative; neat personal appearance; tact; good judgement; courtesy; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY

As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover TeacherAssociation. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.47 to $19.47 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Greg Landry , Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street
• North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]