Cafeteria Worker- Substitutes

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford, MA is looking for a Cafeteria Worker- Substitute to assist with food services immediately. This entry-level role has no minimum education requirements, making it accessible for many candidates.

The candidate will perform various tasks including receiving food supplies, assisting kitchen staff, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria. Ideal individuals will demonstrate the ability to lift heavy items and work collaboratively as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of food sanitation procedures and basic cleaning solutions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items, enduring long shifts standing.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food supplies in designated areas.
• Assist kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Prepare sandwiches and set up student lunch lines.
• Follow work schedules and assist as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment

Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and practices

Ability to lift 40lbs or more

Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift

Basic math and reading skills

Cleanliness

Job description

Cafeteria Worker- Substitutes

Job ID: 5447484

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is an entry level position with no minimum requirements of a high school diploma or GED. This position is under the supervision of the Food Service Director, Principal and Cafeteria Manager who is responsible to coordinate the necessary work of the department. This position performs a variety of unskilled duties related to food service areas and general manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and other related food service items in storage areas
• Carry food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
• Stock and organize goods
• Responsible for equipment handling rules
• Wash, dry and store pots and pans
• Prepare sandwiches
• Set up and serve student lunch line in a timely manner
• Clean up serving area, tables and carts
• Sweep and wash kitchen floors
• Set up, run and clean dishwasher equipment
• Prepare and set up breakfast
• Follow work schedules as assigned by food service Director/cafeteria manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and practices
• Ability to lift 40lbs or more
• Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions
• Involves use of potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals
• Includes working in temperature extremes, freezer, refrigerators, and inclement weather
• Basic math and reading skills
• Cleanliness
• Demonstrates ability to work both as a team member and independently as required by the assignment

Terms of Employment

Reports to: Food Service Director or Cafeteria Manager

Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME union contract found here

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in both an office environment and a loud environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs repetitively throughout the course of the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required