Nutrition Services Associate - 5 Hour

Fitchburg School District; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through City of Fitchb

Competitive pay

Job summary

Fitchburg School District Nutrition Services is seeking a Nutrition Services Associate to support breakfast and lunch service in our school kitchens. The role includes food preparation, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and operating the cash register.

Start date to be determined with compensation determined by the district. Qualifications include HS Diploma or GED, authorization to work in the US, and prior experience in school cafeteria operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the US.
• Experience in school cafeteria work including food preparation and food safety HACCP program.
• Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for breakfast and lunch service. Also responsible for food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and the operation of the cash register.
• Other responsibilities as listed in the job description
• The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Skills

Food service

Food preparation

Food safety HACCP

Authorization to work in US

Education

HS Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services Associate - 5 Hour

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This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5905679

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Authorization to work in the US
• Experience in school cafeteria work including but not limited to food preparation, food service, and food safety HACCP program.
• Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible for breakfast and lunch service. Also responsible for food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and the operation of the cash register.
• Other responsibilities as listed in the job description

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)LOCAL 888, CTW, CLC

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420,[e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.71 to $23.71 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Semenza , Nutrition Services Director
• Nutrition Services
• Email: [e-mail]