Floating Cafeteria Cook

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools; Ashburnham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools in Ashburnham, MA is seeking a dependable Floating Cafeteria Cook to support meal service across district schools. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

This full-time role requires flexibility to cover multiple sites, strong teamwork, and a commitment to food safety. CORI, DCF, fingerprint checks required; citizenship or work visa needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or food preparation preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing assignments and locations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Background checks: CORI, DCF, and fingerprinting.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and food safety guidelines.
• Receive, organize, and store incoming food orders and dishes when needed.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and serving area.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff to provide efficient and welcoming meal service.
• Provide flexible coverage at different district schools as assigned.

Job description

Floating Cafeteria Cook

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools Cafeteria - Ashburnham, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5968405

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District is seeking a dependable, flexible, and team-oriented Floater Cafe Cook to support food service operations across district schools. The successful candidate will assist with meal preparation and service, help maintain clean and safe kitchen environments, and provide coverage where needed to ensure the smooth operation of the district's cafeteria programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and food safety guidelines.
• Receive, organize, and store incoming food orders and dishes when needed.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and serving area.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff to provide efficient and welcoming meal service.
• Provide flexible coverage at different district schools as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service
Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Previous food service or food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing assignments and locations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• CORI, DCF, and fingerprinting background checks required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dennis Mueller , Food Service Director, Chartwells
• 10 Oakmont Drive
• Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]