Cafeteria Workers - Substitutes

DRACUT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dracut Public Schools Food Service Department is seeking Substitute Cafeteria Workers to support daily meal operations in a school setting. This role includes food preparation, service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students and staff, all while following safety and nutrition guidelines.

Key duties include assisting with breakfast and lunch service, setting up dining areas, maintaining sanitary conditions, and safely operating kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for a 3 hour shift.
• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• 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

Mobility

Food service experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Cafeteria Workers - Substitutes

Dracut Public Schools Food Service Department - Dracut, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945469

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Dracut Public Schools Food Service Department is seeking Substitute Cafeteria Workers.

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
• Follow directions from the Cook/Manager or Food Service Director/Assistant Director

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $15 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

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for a 3 hour shift
  Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• 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]