Cafeteria Worker - Cook's Helper (15 hours weekly)

Burlington High School; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Sick days

Holidays

Clothing allowance

Convenient daytime hours

Job summary

Burlington High School is hiring a Cafeteria Worker - Cook's Helper to assist in the school kitchen for 15 hours per week. The role reports to the Director of Food Services and the Cafeteria Manager, with duties including meal preparation, serving, cashiering when needed, and sanitation per ServSafe standards.

Starting wage is $21.26 per hour, with daytime hours from 10:00am to 1:00pm. No prior experience is required, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and assist in cleanup
• Monitor cash receipts and assist as cashier as needed
• Assist the Cafeteria Manager and Director of Food Services
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per ServSafe protocol
• Lift and move up to 30 pounds as required

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Job description

Cafeteria Worker - Cook's Helper (15 hours weekly)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934573
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Burlington Public Schools is seeking an energetic, hardworking individual to add to the food service program. This is a permanent position for 15 hours a week (3 hours daily) reporting to the Director of Food Services and the Cafeteria Manager.

General responsibilities include the efficient operation of the kitchen in cooperation with the Manager, and assisting the manager in the following functions:

• Preparation and serving meals, cleanup operations of kitchen and equipment
• Monitor cash receipts and cashier as needed
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in accordance to ServSafe protocol

There is no experience necessary for the position, and training is provided. Must be reliable, flexible, andenjoyworking in a team environment. Must be willing to be ServSafe trained. Must be able to follow all safety standards as well as lift and occasionally move up to 30 pounds.

Compensation: Starting rate is $21.26/hour

Location: Burlington HighSchool

Hours:10:00am-1:00pm

Start Date: Position is available immediately

Benefits Include:

• paid vacations
• sick days
• holidays
• clothing allowance
• convenientdaytime hours

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]