Full-time Food Service Worker

Hamilton--wenham-Regional-School-Distric; Wenham (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Buker Elementary School in Wenham, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Full-time Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals to students under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and the Food Service Director.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining proper temperatures, ensuring sanitation, and assisting with occasional cash handling during meal service. 5.5 hours daily with benefits eligible, starting immediately in a collaborative food service team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food products, materials and techniques used in food preparation.
• Ability to perform simple math functions.
• Awareness of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to dietary guidelines and recipes; perform quality controls.
• Ensure meals are served at correct temperatures and presented well.
• Follow safety, storage and sanitation guidelines per regulations.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Math skills

Food safety awareness

Ability to work with cleaning products

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Buker Elementary School - Wenham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Full-time Food Service Worker

Job Details

Job ID: 5960301

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Worker needed to help serve our students meals. 5.5 hours a day, benefits eligible

The Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is searching for an amazing Food Service Worker. The successful candidate will assist in providing nutritious meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the food service director and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods in accordance to the dietary guidelines and menu specifications and performs "quality controls" including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable. Implements "just in time and/or batch cooking" to preserve food quality.
• Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times and presented in a visually pleasing manner.
• Conforms to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of portion control and can identify proper portion utensils. Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
• Is familiar with the use and care of all kitchen equipment.

Customer Service

• May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
• Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a "clean as you go" technique.
• Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
• Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.

Other Expectations

• Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
• Will be willing to work in the kitchen, for additional salary, during extra-curricular functions.
• Attend job-related training classes and workshops
• Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the Food Service department
• Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or Food Service Director, in relation to requirements of the Food Service program.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Working knowledge of food products, materials, supplies methods and techniques used in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to perform simple math functions.
• Ability to perform physical work efficiently with long periods of standing, twisting, bending and moving about. Lifting of food and supply components up to 40 pounds may be necessary.
• Ability to work with chemical cleaning products.
• Environment may be hot and noisy.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Welcome to Buker Elementary School

Bessie Buker Elementary School is one of the three elementary schools in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. We are a small K-5 school with 2 classrooms at each grade level. Full day kindergarten is available for all students.Our staff members are committed to the academic and social development of all our students. We are a community of learners who take pride in and celebrate the effort and achievements of our students. At Buker School, we value independent problem solving, effective communication, and respectful interactions. Our school is focused on preparing all students to be productive citizens in their local and global communities.We are fortunate to have a very active and involved parent community. Students are supported in a variety of ways including cultural enrichment programs and individual classroom resources. Our parents also coordinate many social activities for students and families that enhance the school experience.Our staff and parents provide an exceptional level of dedication as they support all students in achieving their goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eleni Burns , Director of Nutrition Services
• 787 Bay Road
• Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]