Food Service - Substitute

Young World Physical Education

Lincoln (MA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

A local school district in Lincoln, Massachusetts is looking for a Part-Time Food Service - Substitute. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate in English and must be physically capable of lifting 51 pounds. Successful applicants will assist the cafeteria manager, serve food to students, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. You will be working in varied environmental conditions. This is a great opportunity to join a community dedicated to educational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Must read and communicate in English.
  • Cashier experience preferred; training provided.
  • Ability to count, weigh and measure accurately.
  • Follow instructions and take initiative.
  • Must lift 51 pounds and stand for long periods.
  • Work in hot, humid environments and cold conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Complete tasks assigned by the cafeteria manager.
  • Serve food to students and staff.
  • Serve as cashier as needed.
  • Deliver food to all building locations.
  • Prepare food per recipe.
  • Clean all cooking utensils.
  • Use equipment to prepare food as directed.
  • Assist in total kitchen clean up.
  • Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
  • Ability to stand uninterrupted for long periods.

Skills

Ability to read & communicate in English
Cashier experience preferred
Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
Ability to follow instructions & take initiative
Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat
Ability to lift a minimum of 51 pounds

Job description

Food Service - Substitute

Lincoln Public Schools (MA) District Wide - Lincoln, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Lincoln Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 3777511

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service - Substitute

Qualifications:

  • Ability to read & communicate in English
  • Cashier experience preferred; training will be offered
  • Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
  • Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
  • Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis
  • Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally

Environmental Requirements:

  • Must work in a hot, humid environment
  • Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short periods

Essential Job Functions:

  • Complete tasks that are assigned by the cafeteria manager.
  • Serve food to students and staff.
  • Serve as cashier as needed.
  • Deliver food to all building locations, both indoors and outside.
  • Prepare food per recipe.
  • Appropriately clean all cooking utensils.
  • Effectively use equipment to prepare food as directed.
  • Assist in total kitchen clean up.
  • Performs all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
  • Ability to lift 51 pounds to 33 inches occassionally.
  • Ability to stand uninterrupted for long periods.

Other Job Functions:

  • Reports to work at scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.
  • Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.
  • Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
  • Participates in meetings, training sessions & seminars as scheduled.
  • Completes other tasks as assigned.

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.

The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

Interest in Lincoln Public Schools

Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.

As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements
Contact Information
  • Kelly Haley , Food Service Director
  • District Wide
  • Phone: 781-259-9400, X4306
  • Email: khaley@lincnet.org
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