Food Service - Technician (PRS)

Plymouth River Elementary School; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 3,020,000 - 3,374,000; Part time

Job summary

Hingham Public Schools in Hingham, MA, seeks a Part-Time Food Service Technician at Plymouth River Elementary School to prepare, cook and serve breakfast and lunch for students. You will also operate the POS register and support daily meal service in a cafeteria setting.

The position is 3 hours per day, 15 hours weekly, with responsibilities including inventory, sanitation and compliance with USDA standards.

Qualifications

• Able to work standing for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Exposure to heat during cooking and food prep.
• Manual dexterity for knives and kitchen equipment.
• Experience with POS system is a plus.
• ServSafe food handler certification is a plus.
• Participate in professional development as required by the Director.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety procedures.
• Prepare, cook and serve breakfast and lunch for students.
• Operate the point of sale register accurately.
• Ensure proper serving temperatures and palatability.
• Control portions to minimize waste and shortages.
• Handle cash/transactions quickly and accurately.
• Manage inventory and rotate stock.
• Support the Manager/Director with assigned tasks.

Skills

Standing

Lifting 45 lbs

Heat exposure

Dexterity

Cash handling

Servsafe

PD/Development

Citizenship/work visa

Tools

POS system

Job description

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

Food Service - Technician (PRS)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5930465 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Food Service Technician

Location: Plymouth River Elementary

Part time:3hr/day (15hr/week)

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

Please see this link for information on benefits in the Hingham Public Schools

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: Part-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

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