Food Service Worker

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 2,133,000 - 3,011,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

EAP

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily health and well-being of students and staff. The role focuses on food safety, dining room cleanliness, and organized mealtimes. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with responsibilities across service stations and dishwashing.

No formal education required; up to six months in food service preferred. The environment is a supportive, mission-driven community in Watertown.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; up to six months of related food service or hospitality experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear, simple sentences to interact effectively with team members and guests.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions using practical, everyday logic.
• Position requires walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, independent travel across campus, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate noise level with exposure to kitchen environment and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and supplies to service stations.
• Assemble, set up, and replenish food, beverages, utensils, napkins, and condiments across dining tables and service bars.
• Clear and sanitize dining tables, collect refuse, and handle leftover food.
• Load, set up, and operate commercial dishwashers to ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Maintain hygiene by cleaning workstations, counters, chairs, refrigerators, and dispensers.
• Sweep and mop floors regularly in designated areas.
• Perform other operational tasks to support team success.

Skills

Communication

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.What you can expect as a Food Service WorkerThe Food Service Worker plays a vital role in supporting the daily health, independence, and well-being of the Perkins School community. By maintaining high standards of food safety, mealtime organization, and dining room cleanliness, this role helps foster an accessible, welcoming, and predictable environment where students and staff can thrive. The work schedule is: Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm.How you will make an impact:Transport food and supplies efficiently to service stations. Assemble, set up, and continually replenish food, beverages, utensils, napkins, and condiments across dining tables and service bars.Clear and sanitize dining tables, collect refuse, and properly handle leftover food. Load, set up, and operate commercial dishwashers to ensure all equipment and utensils are thoroughly cleaned.Maintain strict hygiene standards by cleaning workstations, counters, chairs, refrigerators, and dispensers. Sweep and mop floors regularly in designated areas.Perform other operational tasks and duties as needed to support overall team success.Education/Experience:No formal education required. Up to six months of related food service or hospitality experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Ability to read, write, and speak clear, simple sentences to interact effectively with team members and guests.Comfort working with basic measurements of weight, volume, and distance for inventory and food prep needs.Ability to follow detailed, straightforward written or verbal instructions using practical, everyday logic.Position requires walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, independent travel across campus, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.Moderate noise level. Includes exposure to wet/humid conditions, refrigeration/freezer units, cleaning chemicals, sharp utensils, and commercial kitchen equipment.The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.$15.48-$21.86Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Flexible Spending AccountsEmployer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Plan with employer matchEducation Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day onePaid Time OffExtras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.Perkins is an equal opportunity employer.