Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker - 5 Hour Position

Food Services; Whitman (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Food Services is seeking a General Cafeteria Worker for a 5-hour position in Whitman, MA. The role includes assisting with food preparation, serving meals to students, operating the cash register, and helping keep kitchen areas clean.

Starting on 2 September 2026 with an application deadline of 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM EST, this position offers a stable work schedule and a competitive hourly wage of $19.65.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Strong basic math for cash handling.
• Ability to present information clearly to customers and staff.
• Ability to pass an entry-level aptitude test.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment and maintain relationships.
• Experience with cash register and serving lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality food preparation.
• Assist with daily cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Set up and break down serving lines (salad bar, hot lines, ala carte).
• Operate cash register and ovens/heating units.
• Count money, make change, complete related reports.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing

Communication

Numeracy

Problem solving

Aptitude test

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker - 5 Hour Position

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Food Services - Whitman, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5900020

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: GENERAL CAFETERIA WORKER

REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER

JOB GOAL:

To assist in the presentation and serving of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with quality food preparation.
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines, etc. (salad bar, hot food lines, ala carte).
• Operates cash register, ovens, heating units, etc.
• Counts money, makes change, completes all related reports as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with lO's and lOO's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to pass an entry-level aptitude test. Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, staff, and students. Ability to perform job and communicate in a noisy environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties and awareness of all District requirements and School Committee policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and repeat the same hand/arm/finger motion many times in operating a cash register.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned food, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in hot or cold temperatures and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. The employee has a risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or a bum while performing the duties of this job.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The individuals currently holding these positions perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

EVALUATION/ TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Cafeteria Manager shall evaluate performance in accordance with District process. Workday/year and benefits per contractual agreement.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage per Food Services Cafeteria Worker's Agreement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.65 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Kroese , Admin Assistant to Superintendent
• 610 Franklin Street
• Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]