Evening School Dining Associate — Impactful Food Service

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 2,133,000 - 3,011,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

EAP

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily health and well-being of students and staff. The role focuses on food safety, dining room cleanliness, and organized mealtimes. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with responsibilities across service stations and dishwashing.

No formal education required; up to six months in food service preferred. The environment is a supportive, mission-driven community in Watertown.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; up to six months of related food service or hospitality experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear, simple sentences to interact effectively with team members and guests.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions using practical, everyday logic.
• Position requires walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, independent travel across campus, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate noise level with exposure to kitchen environment and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and supplies to service stations.
• Assemble, set up, and replenish food, beverages, utensils, napkins, and condiments across dining tables and service bars.
• Clear and sanitize dining tables, collect refuse, and handle leftover food.
• Load, set up, and operate commercial dishwashers to ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Maintain hygiene by cleaning workstations, counters, chairs, refrigerators, and dispensers.
• Sweep and mop floors regularly in designated areas.
• Perform other operational tasks to support team success.

Skills

Communication

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily health and well-being of students and staff. The role focuses on food safety, dining room cleanliness, and organized mealtimes. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with responsibilities across service stations and dishwashing.

No formal education required; up to six months in food service preferred. The environment is a supportive, mission-driven community in Watertown.