Part-time Cafeteria Attendant, 9:00AM-2:00PM Guild Elementary School, FNS (SY25-26)

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

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Attendant for Guild Elementary School. The role involves responsibilities such as safe food preparation, cleaning, and serving. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and a ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate is preferred. This position reports to the Cafeteria Manager and requires maintaining safety standards while fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current authorization to work in the United States required by first employment day.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle food safely.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities.
• Serve food and assist with record keeping.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning

Sanitization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Information

JOB TITLE: Part-time Cafeteria Attendant, Guild Elementary School, FNS (SY25-26)

FTE: 5 hours/day

ADDRESS: 195 Leyden St, Boston, MA 02128

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

Start Date: August 29, 2025

REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Safe preparation and handling of food

Cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities

Serving of food

Assisting with record keeping

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen, or other assigned duties, which may include operation of a cash register, in the time allotted.

Attends training meetings as required.

Reports to work as scheduled, sign the posted time sheet, and remain on the job until dismissal by the manager.

Notifies the manager and the main office at the earliest possible time when unable to work.

Maintains pleasant working relations with fellow employees by showing consideration for others: patience, respect, self-control, i.e., refrain from the use of offensive language and other undesirable character traits.

Follows all policies of the School Committee and instructions of the Cafeteria Manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.

Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.

Assists with food preparation.

Portions food.

Cleans kitchen equipment and work area including floor.

Sets up serving counter.

Serves food on line after receiving instructions as to portion size.

Washes dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans and utensils.

Washes dining room tables.

Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves.

Operates equipment properly, maintaining safety standards at all times.

Performs duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications - Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment ..

Qualifications - Preferred:

• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate

TERMS:

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail].