Cafeteria Worker 4.5 hours-(SHS)-(SY25-26)

Scituate High School; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Scituate Public School District Scituate High School in Scituate, MA is seeking a Cafeteria Worker for 4.5 hours per day. The role involves preparing meals, serving students and staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen in accordance with USDA school lunch program requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, with Safe Serve and food allergy certifications. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced school setting. Immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Safe Serve/food safety certificate.
• Current Food Allergy Awareness Certification.
• Choke Safe Certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must work well in a fast-paced school environment.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States by start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves foods according to recipes and portions.
• Maintains clean, sanitary kitchen and prep areas.
• Sets up serving lines and steam tables.
• Serves meals to students, staff and guests.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation policies.
• Labels and stores foods; records temps.
• Cleans dishes and work areas; sanitizes.
• Cashier duties and POS transactions.
• As assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stamina

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Safety certificate (Safe Serve)

Choke Safe Certification

Food Allergy Awareness Certification

Job description

Cafeteria Worker 4.5 hours-(SHS)-(SY25-26)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5508431

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Cafeteria Worker performs routine tasks in the preparation and serving of various food items. The goal is to produce high quality, fresh and tasty foods, with nutritional integrity within the time constraints of our school schedule. Meals served will be compliant with regulations set forth under the USDA National School Lunch Program. The Cafeteria Worker must have a high awareness of customer satisfaction and project a genuine friendly and helpful attitude toward our customers and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods; follows standard recipes, menus and portion control protocols.
• Under supervision, the Cafeteria Worker helps maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, food prep and storage areas. This includes, but not limited to, wiping down of tables, sweeping, cleaning of equipment.
• Sets up serving lines and steam tables
• Serves food to students, faculty and guests.
• Follows safety and sanitation protocols at all times. Complies with handwashing/glove polices.
• Ensures that foods and supplies are properly stored; labels facing out and food items labeled and dated. Completes temperature and sanitation logs.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores dishes, pans, and utensils. Scrubs and sanitize work areas.
• Cashier; collects payments for food items, records transactions in the point of sale system accurately. Proficient in “offer vs. serve” and USDA reimbursable meals
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must hold current Safe Serve or similar approved Food Safety certificate.
• Must have current Food Allergy Awareness Certification.
• Choke Safe Certification.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast paced operation with a diverse staff.
• Must participate in professional development and training in Child Nutrition to meet or exceed minimum USDA professional standards
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Works on feet most of day, ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• Prior experience working in a school cafeteria or restaurant preferred.

TERMS:4.5 Hours Per/day, Location TBD

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

Group: Paraprofessionals Association, Group B
Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Patrick Legare , Foodservice Director
• Central Office (District)
• Email: [e-mail]