Part-Time School Cafeteria Aide (Junior)

District Wide; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Natick Public Schools in Natick, MA invites applications for a part-time Food Service Worker, Junior (.4 FTE). This district-wide role supports the Cook Supervisor, assists with preparation, sets up serving lines, follows recipes, labels food, and keeps logs. Starting date is immediate.

The position requires basic math, strong communication with staff and customers, and ServSafe certification is strongly preferred. Reports to the Director of Food Services and is located within district sites.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and clientele
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook Supervisor with any preparation needs
• Set up serving lines: place pans in hot steam table, pushing or pulling cart with food items, and lift hot empty pans out of steam table
• Follow standardized recipes and count portions
• Ensure that food is labeled and dated appropriately by standards
• Ensure that time and temperature logs are up-to-date and accurate
• Comply with and complete food safety documentation requirements
• Handle cash and make change accurately
• Serve food to students and other customers, fulfilling customer needs with a positive attitude
• Restock food and other items such as condiments and paper goods, maintaining adequate levels at all times
• Clean and sanitize work and serving areas using cleaning chemicals in small amounts
• All other duties deemed necessary by Cook Supervisor, Manager, or Foodservice Director
• Communicate any shortages of food or equipment repair needs to Cook Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner
• Adhere to uniform policy and proper sanitary procedures, including appropriate footwear, proper hair coverage, good personal hygiene and proper hand-washing
• Follow safe food handling procedures according to HACCP policies
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the school cafeteria via customer service, a “team” attitude, and positive interaction with one’s supervisor, coworkers, and clientele
• Make reasonable efforts to monitor and reduce food waste
• Maintain compliance with federal and state guidelines, including but not limited to continuing education, as directed by foodservice director
• The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication

ServSafe certification

Job description

Natick Public Schools in Natick, MA invites applications for a part-time Food Service Worker, Junior (.4 FTE). This district-wide role supports the Cook Supervisor, assists with preparation, sets up serving lines, follows recipes, labels food, and keeps logs. Starting date is immediate.

The position requires basic math, strong communication with staff and customers, and ServSafe certification is strongly preferred. Reports to the Director of Food Services and is located within district sites.