Food Service - Technician

Plymouth River Elementary School; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, MA is seeking a Food Service Technician to support breakfast and lunch service for students. The role includes operating the POS register and assisting in meal preparation.

You will follow safety and portion-control procedures, maintain cleanliness, and help ensure nutrition and guest satisfaction. Citizenship, residency or work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Exposure to heat while cooking and preparing foods.
• Dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment.
• Hazards may include cuts and burns.
• Experience with a computerized POS system is a plus.
• ServSafe certificate would be a plus.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety procedures.
• Produce appealing, nutritious meals and snacks to maintain and grow program participation and satisfaction for students and adults.
• Ensure proper serving temperature and palatability of food prior to serving.
• Ensure proper portion control to minimize waste and prevent shortages.
• Handle cash and transactions quickly and appropriately.
• Follow procedures to maintain inventory levels and rotate stock.
• Maintain sanitation in the facility following safe food handling practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Food Service Director/Assistant.

Skills

Cash handling

Food preparation

Safety procedures

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Hingham Public Schools (MA) Plymouth River Elementary School - Hingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Food Service - Technician

Hingham Public Schools (MA) Plymouth River Elementary School - Hingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896041

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Food Service Technician

Job summary

Food Service Technicians prepare, cook and serve breakfast and lunch for students. Food Service Technicians also operate the Point of Sales register.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Able to be exposed to heat while cooking and preparing foods.
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers and steamers.
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to cuts from knives and slicers, burns.
• Experience with a computerized point of sales system would be a plus.
• Current Certificate in Servsafe food handler would be a plus.
• Partake in any other Professional Development scheduled by the Director and required by the USDA under the Professional Standards Requirements.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and adhering to food safety procedures
• Produces appealing, nutritious meals and snacks to maintain and grow the program participation and satisfaction for both students and adults.
• Ensures proper serving temperature and palatability of food prior to serving.
• Ensures proper portion control measures are followed to eliminate food shortages and minimize waste.
• Must be able handle cash and transactions quickly and appropriately
• Follow procedures to maintain appropriate inventory levels, & rotate stock.
• Maintains an appropriate level of sanitation in the facility following safe food handling practices.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Manager or the Food Service Director and/or Assistant Food Service Director.

Benefits Information

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Terms of Employment

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio-economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.92 to $24.49 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marisalyn Biagini , Administrative Assistant
• Food Services
• Email: [e-mail]

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