Food Svc/ Cafeteria Substitutes (On call - 3 hour days)

Food Service; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Peabody Public School District is seeking on-call cafeteria substitutes for 3-hour shifts (approximately 10 am–1:30 pm). Starting date is immediate, with an hourly pay of $18.54. Duties include food preparation, serving, cleanliness, and teamwork within the cafeteria, with bilingualism favored but not required.

Applicants must pass a background check and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status. The role supports daily school meal operations and may be reassigned to cover absences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Positive contributor and good team player.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks requiring skill in food preparation and serving, plus duties for operation and sanitation of the food service area.
• Operates equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicers, dishwashers, and toasters.
• Cleans tables and kitchen equipment; washes dishes and utensils; stores foods properly.
• Sweeps floors, cleans counters, and maintains cleanliness of storage and refrigeration areas.
• Works as part of a cafeteria staff team under the School Cafeteria Head Cook.
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill but not required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Svc/ Cafeteria Substitutes (On call - 3 hour days)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881869

Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PEABODY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Day-to-day Food Svc/ Cafeteria Substitutes (On Call-3 hour days) - work day-to-day assignments or reassignmentsto fill positions due to the absence of the regularly assigned staff. On call position with approximate hours of 10 am to 1:30 pm, No work on holidays or the school summer break.

Hourly pay rate: $18.54

Minimum Qualifications:

Statement of Duties :

• Performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill in preparation and serving of food as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food service facility or area
• Operates electrical equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and toasters.
• Cleans tables and other kitchen equipment.
• Collects and washes dishes, silver and cooling utensils, and puts them away.
• Sweeps floor, cleans counters and tables and counter and kitchen equipment, such as food containers, trays, cooking ranges, garbage cans, and refrigerators of food and other supplies. Stores foods properly in refrigerators and storeroom.
• Works as a member of a cafeteria staff team. Responsible for other general duties as assigned by the School Cafeteria Head Cook
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Must be a positive contributor as a team player
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status.

Peabody is a Gateway City: amidsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be life‑long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $18.54 to $18.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

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