GTPSD Food Service Helper

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Helper (3 hours per day) at two locations in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The role supports breakfast, lunch, snack service and Ala Carte items, ensuring safe, sanitary preparation and service.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred), English literacy and basic math, and entails a 10-month term with duties assigned by the Food Service Manager. Background checks and citizenship proof are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English, do simple math and follow written and oral directions.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods served for breakfast, lunch, snack and ala carte.
• Responsible for the preparation of all foods and ensures that they are served in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Refills serving lines as needed.
• May serve, cashier, run dishwasher or fryer as well as other equipment.
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of the small equipment and washing of pots and pans.
• Must complete assignment in a timely manner so school’s schedule is maintained.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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GTPSD Food Service Helper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964021

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

October 19, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in the Gloucester Township Public Schools. To apply, you must go to: www.gloucestertownshipschools.org and click on the Employment tab. Deadline to apply is November 2, 2026.

POSITION: Food Service Helper - 3 Hours

(Three (3) positions available)

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: (2) Ann Mullen Middle School
(1) Erial Elementary School

EFFECTIVE: TBD or upon completion of paperwork

SALARY: Per GTSPA Contract - $17.32 - $21.94 per hour

BENEFITS: No Benefits offered

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: CAFETERIA HELPER (3 or 4 hours per day)

Monday – Friday with school holidays in a 10-month year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of food service experience.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, do simple math and follow written and oral directions.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Manual dexterity is an asset as is being able to work under temperature extremes.
• Must be neat in appearance and wear a uniform and closed comfortable shoes.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

ABILITIES:

• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisors, administrators, and school community members.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, maintain schedules, set priorities, and organize tasks.
• Must be able to carry out complex and/or multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. There is bending at the waist, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, kneeling, crawling and climbing ladders. Dexterity needed of hands and fingers to operate and make adjustments on equipment.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare all foods served for breakfast, lunch, snack and ala carte.
• Responsible for the preparation of all foods and ensures that they are served in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Refills serving lines as needed.
• May serve, cashier, run dishwasher or fryer as well as other equipment.
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of the small equipment and washing of pots and pans.
• Must complete assignment in a timely manner so school’s schedule is maintained.

COMPENSATION: As negotiated with the GTSPA

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required