Joseph DeMello Elementary School - Part Time Food Service Worker (3.75 hrs)

Dartmouth Public Schools; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Public Schools in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is seeking a Part-time Food Service Worker for the Joseph DeMello Elementary School, working 3.75 hours daily from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. School year schedule.

The role involves food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, and following school nutrition policies. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and be able to work independently with reliability and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must meet citizenship, residency or work authorization requirements.
• 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food, handles cashiering and cleans kitchen areas.
• Logs attendance and reports to work on time using AESOP.
• Follows safety, sanitation, and cash handling policies.
• Assists with stocking storage areas and organizing dry storage, refrigerators and freezers.
• Performs any duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.
• Reports to the assigned school as needed.

Skills

Food service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Joseph DeMello Elementary School - Part Time Food Service Worker (3.75 hrs)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909694

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $17 to $18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Position: Food Service Worker – 3.75 hours per day

  Hours: Mon. thru Fri. - 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (School Year)

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Other duties may be assigned

  Includes the following but not limited to:

  • Performs efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to the preparation of food, serving of food, cashiering and cleaning all areas of the kitchen, or other assigned duties in the time allotted.
  • Logs in through AESOP to enter daily attendance and at the earliest possible time if unable to report towork.
  • Follows all policies of the School Nutrition Department and instructions relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, cash handling, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
  • Assists with food preparation, including consistent portions of food, cleans kitchen equipment and work area, sets up serving counter, serves food on the line after receiving instructions related to serving portions. Follows standards to check the temperature of food and equipment. Follows meal pattern requirements in serving student meals.
  • Washes dishes, trays, flatware, pots, etc.
  • Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking and organizing dry storage shelves, refrigerator and freezer, properly rotating stock using the first in first out method.
  • Ability to operate all kitchen equipment properly.
  • Prepares the kitchen for the opening and closing of the school year.
  • Performs any and all tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Lead.
  • Reports to assigned school to substitute as needed or directed by the Cafeteria Supervisor or Lead.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

  OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students, to work independently, under pressure, and/or with frequent interruptions. Ability and skill to operate kitchen tools and equipment.

  • Follows the direction of the Cafeteria Lead to complete work assignments and work schedule.
  • Maintains flexibility in accepting work as assigned.
  • Reports to work on time and in the proper designated attire.
  • Other duties as assigned to ensure optimal program operation

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds, operation of commercial school nutrition equipment, continuous standing and variations in temperature. (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing, twisting and turning.)

  TRAINING:

  Throughout the year, in order to meet the federal professional standards training requirements of 6 hours annually for cashier/helpers

  In addition, all cafeteria staff is required to participate in mandatory training, prior to the opening of each new school year. Training will be scheduled during the last week of summer break, at the discretion of the Director of School Nutrition, based on the availability of trainers.

  All hours for training will be paid for at the employee's regular rate of pay. Additional costs for training (fees and materials) will be the responsibility of the program.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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