Cafeteria Workers

Young World Physical Education; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Billerica Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking substitute and part-time Cafeteria Workers to support the School Nutrition Program. The pay is $20.00 per hour, with on-call shifts typically 3–4 hours, and part-time permanent positions with 3–5 hour shifts.

Roles emphasize customer service, food preparation, sanitation, and serving meals to students. Positions are on-call and do not include employee benefits for substitutes; part-time roles may be within the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Work history and a minimum of 2 references.
• Must be able to stand for duration of work shift.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Must have access to transportation (Substitute Café Workers may be asked to work at any/all 8 Billerica Public School buildings)
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Communicate both verbally and written with students and adults effectively.
• Works as a member of the Billerica Public Schools - School Nutrition Team.
• Maintain a positive Customer Service experience for all students, including but not limited to assisting students in the cafeteria serving area.
• Must be willing to complete required and/or necessary training for the USDA School Nutrition Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks/duties related to the Billerica School Nutrition Program
• Excels at maintaining a positive Customer Service experience for all students
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.
• Prepare foods for menus following USDA regulations, recipes and serving sizes
• Operate kitchen equipment for food preparation, serving meals, sanitation, dishwasher, POS (point of sale), etc.
• Adhere to safe and sanitary working practices and procedures, while understanding and differentiating between tasks
• Maintain all kitchen facilities in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition
• Set up, maintain and clean serving/kitchen areas as assigned
• Serve student meals (breakfast and lunch) to students as scheduled
• Adhere to uniform procedure (Billerica School Nutrition uniform top supplied)

Skills

Customer service

Stand endurance

Lifts 40 lbs

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

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Cafeteria Workers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5847014
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Both Substitute and Part Time Positions Available. The hourly rate of pay is $20.00.

Substitute Cafeteria Worker positions are on-call for School Nutrition to fill in on an as needed basis. Scheduled hours are based on school specific need, typically 3–4 hour shifts (may vary). These positions are on call, hourly and do not include employee benefits.

Part-Time, permanent positions, may be available, typically 3-5 hour shifts per school day (may vary) and within the collective bargaining agreement

Tasks/Duties Include:

• Performs a variety of tasks/duties related to the Billerica School Nutrition Program
• Excels at maintaining a positive Customer Service experience for all students
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.
• Prepare foods for menus following USDA regulations, recipes and serving sizes
• Operate kitchen equipment for food preparation, serving meals, sanitation, dishwasher, POS (point of sale), etc.effectively
• Adhere to safe and sanitary working practices and procedures, while understanding and differentiating between tasks
• Maintain all kitchen facilities in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition
• Set up, maintain and clean serving/kitchen areas as assigned
• Serve student meals (breakfast and lunch) to students as scheduled
• Adhere to uniform procedure (Billerica School Nutrition uniform top supplied)

Required:

• Work history and a minimum of 2 references
• Must be able to stand for duration of work shift
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Must have access to transportation (Substitute Café Workers may be asked to work at any/all 8 Billerica Public School buildings)
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction
• Communicate both verbally and written with students and adults effectively
• Works as a member of the Billerica Public Schools - School Nutrition Team
• Maintain a positive Customer Service experience for all students, including but not limited to assisting students in the cafeteria serving area
• Must be willing to complete required and/or necessary training for the USDA School Nutrition Program
• Performs and responsible for other general duties as assigned by the Cook Manager and Director of School Nutrition or designee and policies of the Billerica School Committee

Continuous service as a substitute will be credited toward placement on the salary scale. Such service must be on a full school year basis and will apply only to workers who go from substitute to permanent status. Broken substitute service shall not be credited toward placement on the salary schedule.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Billerica Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion or religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, military services, marital status, genetic information, handicap, disability, or on any other basis that is protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Job Requirements

• CORI AND FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cheryl Green
• 35 River Street
• Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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