Cafeteria Worker - Full-time - 2026-2027

DRACUT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dracut Public Schools is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Worker to support daily food service operations in a school setting for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role includes assisting with breakfast and lunch service, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety guidelines to provide a positive dining experience for students and staff. Starting date is September 1, 2026, with a pay rate of $18 per hour and citizenship/residency required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for a 6 hour shift.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of breakfast and lunch meals
• Serve food according to portion and nutrition guidelines
• Set up and break down serving lines and dining areas
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and cafeteria
• Follow proper food safety and handling procedures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, slicers, warmers, etc.)
• Restock food, supplies, and condiments as needed
• Provide friendly and respectful customer service to students and staff
• Assist with dishwashing and waste disposal
• Support special events, catering, or school functions as needed
• Follow directions from the Cook/Manager or Food Service Director/Assistant Director

Skills

Food service experience

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for 6 hours

Job description

Cafeteria Worker - Full-time - 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893247

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

The Dracut Public Schools Food Service Department is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Worker for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

The Cafeteria Worker supports daily food service operations in a school setting. This role includes food preparation, meal service, maintaining cleanliness, and providing a positive dining experience for students and staff, all while following all safety and nutrition guidelines.

• Assist with the preparation and service of breakfast and lunch meals
• Serve food according to portion and nutrition guidelines
• Set up and break down serving lines and dining areas
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and cafeteria
• Follow proper food safety and handling procedures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, slicers, warmers, etc.)
• Restock food, supplies, and condiments as needed
• Provide friendly and respectful customer service to students and staff
• Assist with dishwashing and waste disposal
• Support special events, catering, or school functions as needed Description
• Follow directions from the Cook/Manager or Food Service Director/Assistant Director

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Welcome to Food Service Department

Our Food Service Department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well-being and their ability to learn.

Job Requirements

• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for a 6 hour shift
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel Soave , Assistant Director of Food Service
• 1540 Lakeview Avenue
• Dracut, Massachusetts 01826
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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