Food Service - Technicians

Young World Physical Education; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hingham Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Technician to prepare, cook and serve breakfast and lunch for students at the High School and Foster Elementary. The role includes operating the Point of Sales register and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications include standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 45 pounds, and experience with POS systems. Citizenship/residency or work visa is required. This 4hr/day, 5day/week position offers hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Stand for prolonged periods during shifts.
• Lift materials up to 45 pounds as needed.
• Exposure to heat while cooking and preparing foods.
• Handle kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, steamers.
• Hazards may include cuts, burns, and related risks.
• Experience with a computerized point of sale system is a plus.
• ServSafe food handler certification is a plus.
• Participate in professional development per USDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and food safety procedures.
• Produce appealing, nutritious meals and snacks for students and staff.
• Ensure proper serving temperature and palatability before serving.
• Follow portion controls to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
• Handle cash and transactions efficiently.
• Maintain inventory levels and rotate stock.
• Uphold sanitation standards in the facility.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Directors.

Skills

Standing long periods

Lift up to 45 lbs

Heat exposure

Knife/slicer/mixer use

Cash handling

POS experience

ServSafe certification

USDA standards knowledge

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Food Service - Technicians

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885654
Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Food Service Technician

Locations:

High School

Foster Elementary

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.This is a 4hr/day 5day/week position.

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

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