Food Services Substitute Worker SY26-27

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Substitute Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. Work hours are 3.75 hours per day across district locations, with start times varying.

Under supervision, you will measure out and prepare foods, serve meals, and clean dining areas. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and good customer service; citizenship or work eligibility required. Pay rate is $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; ability to follow oral/written instructions.
• Experience in Food Service preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and prepare foods according to recipes; serve and clean dining areas.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and snack service; operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Services Substitute Worker SY26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894621

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for Food Service Substitute Workers

Work Hours: 3.75 hours per day

Location: District Wide

Schedule: Start time varies, depending on location assigned to.

Pay Rate: $16. per hour

Duties Include:

Under general supervision, perform a variety of assigned duties to measure out and prepare foods according to established recipes, serve and cleanup work and dining areas. Prepare and serve food as needed for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Bars (if applicable).
Work with such equipment as ovens, steam table, peeler, can opener, mixer, usual knives, spoons, ladles, etc. grills, meat slicer, steamer, and registers.
Duties include such activities as to cook various meats, mix ingredients, wash and peel vegetables, open cans, make desserts, salads, and sandwiches. Serve Breakfast and Lunches to faculty and students, serving portions as instructed. Scrape pans, wash pots and pans, sweep floors, clean dining tables, set up stations with napkins, straws, etc. Carry food to or from coolers or refrigerators, put excess foods away, clean all Kitchen equipment, and Snack Bar equipment (if applicable). Perform other related duties as may be assigned or directed.

Attend training meetings to keep abreast of changes and improvements.

Ability to work as a team.

Possess good customer service skills.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Welcome to Chelmsford Public Schools, Food Service Department

Located in Chelmsford Massachusetts, the Chelmsford Public Schools serves 6,050 students and faculty at one pre-school, four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Our mission is to cultivate inspired, creative, and well-rounded lifelong learners who possess the integrity and self-direction necessary to be contributing community members.,

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  Ability to follow oral/written instruction
  Experience in Food Service preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Antolini , Director of Food Services
• 230 North Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]