Food Service Permanent Substitute

Food Service; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

North Reading Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Associate Permanent Substitute. The role supports breakfast and lunch service across five schools, reporting four days a week from approximately 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

You will assist with food preparation, serving students, and maintaining sanitation under the Diet Services Director. Candidates should have at least one year of school cafeteria experience, a reliable work ethic, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• One (1) year past experience in school cafeteria and/or food service preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• ServSafe certification, preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing Food Service preparation and other kitchen related duties, under the direction of School personnel.
• Assist in preparation of hot and cold foods
• Serve breakfast and/or lunch to students
• Follow all food safety and storage rules; follow sanitation procedures
• Perform daily cleaning including ware washing
• Cashiering
• Cooperate with the School staff to provide a positive and inviting dining experience for students and faculty
• Work closely with the Lead Manager and other staff on a daily basis

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable and consistent

Hardworking and energetic

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Permanent Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5811120
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The North Reading Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Associate Permanent Substitute. North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

In this role you will be available four (4) days per week to report to a designated school location from approximately 9:30AM to 1:30PM. Locations are as needed throughout the five (5) schools within North Reading Public Schools per the direction of the Food Services Director.

Essential duties

• Assist in providing Food Service preparation and other kitchen related duties, under the direction of School personnel
• Assist in preparation of hot and cold foods
• Serve breakfast and/or lunch to students
• Follow all food safety and storage rules
  Follow all established sanitation procedures
• Perform daily cleaning including ware washing
• Cashiering
• Cooperate with the School staff to provide a positive and inviting dining experience for students and faculty
• Work closely with the Lead Manager and other staff on a daily basis

Physical demands

Tasks require the ability to exert strenuous effort in work requiring moderate to heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about and is continuously required to stand. The employee must spend most of their shift on their feet. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. Additionally, the employee will frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Handling of other heavy items of increased weight may be required; although the use of wheeled carts and assistance is encouraged whenever possible. Cleaning the cafeteria sometimes involves folding and unfolding the cafeteria tables. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color. The employee must be able to input information into a computer and read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matter with or without visual aids.

Requirements

• One (1) year past experience in school cafeteriaand/or food service preferred
• Reliable and consistent
• Hardworking and energetic
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions/instructions
• Works well with colleagues
• Strong communication skills
• Can work independently
• ServSafecertification, preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $18 to $18 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kate Filteau , Food Services Director
• Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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