Cafeteria Worker

Abington-Public-Schools; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Public Schools is seeking dependable Cafeteria Workers to assist with daily food service operations in Abington, MA. You will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, Nutrition Manager, and Director of Food Services.

These full-time positions are 7 hours per day when school is in session (35 hours per week) with starting date immediately. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work with students and staff in a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and Administration.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serves and presents food in a visually appealing manner.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers and dishwashers.
• Conforms to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods.
• Prepares food according to recipes and directions.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Interpersonal with students

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919885

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Abington Food Services is seeking dependable and energetic Cafeteria Workers to assist with daily food service operations. This position plays an important role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, Nutrition Manager, and the Director of Food Services Manager.

These positions are for 7 hours per day when school is in session (35 hours per week).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and Administration.
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, steamers, ovens, and dishwashers.

DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Serves and presents food in a visually appealing manner.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers and dishwashers.
• Conforms to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with department guidelines.
• Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Food Services Department.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor, Nutrition Manager, or Director of Food Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift cases up to 40 pounds and carry them to/from storage areas
• Prolonged standing and reaching
• Tolerance for variations in temperature, including working in cold or hot

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Food Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Abington Public School System is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The contents of all Abington Public Schools publications are available upon request in language other than English.

Job Requirements

• Background check - CORI/SORI, Fingerprinting
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Leach , Executive Assistant
• 1071 Washington Street
• Abington, Massachusetts 02351
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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