Part-time Cafeteria Attendant, 7-HOURS-Lyndon K-8-7:00-2:00, FNS Anticipated Vacancy (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is looking for a part-time Cafeteria Attendant at Lyndon K-8. This position involves cooking, safe food handling, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, work authorization, and preferably a ServSafe Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current authorization to work in the US.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooking food, safe food preparation and handling.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities.
• Serving food and assisting with record-keeping.

Skills

Food preparation

Safe food handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 06/11/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated.

Part-time Cafeteria Attendant, 7-HOURS-Lyndon K-8-7:00-2:00, FNS Anticipated Vacancy (SY25-26)

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General Information

JOB TITLE: Part-time Cafeteria Attendant, Lyndon K-8, FNS

FTE: 7 hours/day

Job Code: Part-time Cafeteria Attendant

The cafeteria satellite attendant is a staff member who assumes the responsibilities and duties assigned by the director.

REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEFINITION: An attendant is a staff member with the following duties:

• Primary responsibility: cooking the food
• Safe preparation and handling of food
• Cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities
• Serving of food
• Assisting with record keeping

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs duties efficiently and to the best of his/her ability in relation to preparation of food, serving, cleaning, and other assigned duties, including operation of a cash register, within the allotted time.
• Attends training meetings as required.
• Reports to work as scheduled, signs the posted time sheet, and remains on the job until dismissal by the manager.
• Notifies the manager and main office at the earliest possible time when unable to work.
• Maintains pleasant working relations with colleagues, showing consideration, patience, respect, and self-control, and refraining from offensive language.
• Follows all policies of the School Committee and instructions of the Cafeteria Manager related to safety, sanitation, personnel standards, work techniques, and duties.
• Performs duties involved in safe food preparation and handling, cleaning, sanitizing, and serving.
• Assists with food preparation, portions food, cleans kitchen equipment and work areas, and sets up the serving counter.
• Serves food on line as instructed, washes dishes and utensils, and cleans dining areas.
• Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking shelves.
• Operates equipment safely and performs duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications - Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate

Qualifications - Preferred:

• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate

Terms: This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement. For salary details, refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site. Salaries vary by Union and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. Retaliation or bias-based harassment is not tolerated.