Food Service - Technician (Foster Elementary)

Hingham Public Schools; Hingham (MA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hingham Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Technician for Foster Elementary. The role includes preparing and serving meals, operating the POS system, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety throughout shifts.

The position is 15 hours per week, with duties spanning breakfast and lunch service. Prior POS experience and ServSafe certification are a plus; citizenship or valid work status is required.

Formación

• Must be able to stand for extended periods while working.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Exposure to heat during cooking and food prep.
• Dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment.
• Cash handling experience welcome/preferred.
• Experience with POS systems is a plus.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is a plus.
• Required by USDA professional standards and director-approved PD.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain cleanliness and food safety procedures.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Ensure proper serving temperatures and palatability.
• Follow portion control to minimize waste and shortages.
• Handle cash and transactions efficiently.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock.
• Ensure sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Conocimientos

Standing for long periods

Lifting up to 45 lbs

Heat exposure in kitchen

Knife and kitchen equipment dexterity

Cash handling

Point of Sale experience

ServSafe food handler (nice to have)

Professional development participation

Citizenship/residency/work visa

Educación

ServSafe Food Handler certificate (nice to have)

Herramientas

Point of Sales system

Descripción del empleo

Food Service - Technician (Foster Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977058
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 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. This is a 3hr/5day week position. 15 hours per week.

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

Please see this link for the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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: $21.18 to $23.66 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Smyth , Director - Food Services
• Food Services
• Email: [e-mail]