Part-Time School Cafeteria Assistant Cook

Central Berkshire Regional School District; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Berkshire Regional School District in Dalton, MA is seeking a Food Service Assistant Cook for the school year, ~3 hours daily, with a part-time schedule. The role involves portioning, prep tasks, and serving while maintaining HACCP guidelines in a hot and active kitchen environment.

The position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and requires English communication, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Certification is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Job description

Central Berkshire Regional School District in Dalton, MA is seeking a Food Service Assistant Cook for the school year, ~3 hours daily, with a part-time schedule. The role involves portioning, prep tasks, and serving while maintaining HACCP guidelines in a hot and active kitchen environment.

The position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and requires English communication, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Certification is preferred but training is provided.