Food Service Cafeteria Worker 5.5 hr

Waltham High School; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools, at Waltham High School, is seeking a Food Service Cafeteria Worker for a 5.5 hour shift. The role involves meal preparation, serving students and faculty, maintaining sanitary facilities, cash handling, and operation of standard kitchen equipment. Requires ServSafe certification and ability to stand for long shifts.

Immediate start with salary per the Food Services contract. Citizenship/residency or work visa is required to be eligible.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties related to the school food service program, to maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Participates in the cooking and preparation of a wide variety of food items including main dishes, baked goods, sandwiches and salads.
• Set up serving areas and steam tables; serve food to students and faculty.
• Count milk and other food items as assigned.
• Adhere to safe and sanitary working practices and procedures. Must be "ServSafe" certified.
• Collect money and make change. Use a cash register effectively.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including but not limited to oven, slicer, mixer, steam table, warmer, fryolator and steamer.
• Assure food items and supplies are stored properly.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to read and understand how to follow a recipe.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Communicate both written and verbally with students and adults effectively.
• Eligible to participate in professional development classes when offered.

Job description

Food Service Cafeteria Worker 5.5 hr

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Job Details

Job ID: 5535050

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Cafeteria Worker (5.5 Hours)

Description of Duties :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs a variety of duties related to the school food service program, to maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Participates in the cooking and preparation of a wide variety of food items including main dishes, baked goods, sandwiches and salads.
• Set up serving areas and steam tables; serve food to students and faculty.
• Count milk and other food items as assigned.
• Adhere to safe and sanitary working practices and procedures. Must be "ServSafe" certified.
• Collect money and make change. Use a cash register effectively.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including but not limited to oven, slicer, mixer, steam table, warmer, fryolator and steamer.
• Assure food items and supplies are stored properly.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to read and understand how to follow a recipe.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Communicate both written and verbally with students and adults effectively.
• Eligible to participate in professional development classes when offered.

Salary : As per the Food Services contract .

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]