Part-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

Bedford Public Schools (MA); Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the Cook/Manager in daily cafeteria operations at our Bedford campus. The role involves assisting with food service tasks, serving students, and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment.

The position supports large-volume meal preparation, inventory, and record-keeping, with a 4.75-hour daily schedule. It offers opportunities to contribute to a positive school community and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Perform simple math equations.
• Prepare and cook in large quantities.
• Evidence knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to prepare and set up catering functions.
• Lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• The ability to stand for a 3-6 hour shift.
• Ability to enter a walk-in freezer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook /manager in preparing, serving and clean-up of the kitchen.
• Assist cook/manager in filling out production records, recording meal counts, preparing cash reports, taking inventory and placing orders.
• Transport money, invoices and time sheets to the food service office.
• Assist in setting up functions and keeping track of products taken by teachers and administrators.
• Assist the cook/manager in the checking in and the storing of deliveries.
• Inform cook/manager of products that are running low and need to be ordered.
• Ensure proper procedures for recognizing students receiving free, reduced and paid lunches are being followed and accurately recorded.
• Attend meetings called by the Food Service Director.
• Inform Food Service Director of any problems or concerns.
• Adhere to proper sanitation and safety procedures.
• Report inappropriate student behavior to a teacher or the principal.
• Fill in for cook/manager when needed.
• Adhere to uniform policy.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Uphold the highest standards of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cook/manager or Food Service Director.

Skills

Simple math

Large quantity cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Catering setup

Lift 25 pounds

Standing for shift

Walk-in freezer access

Job description

Bedford Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the Cook/Manager in daily cafeteria operations at our Bedford campus. The role involves assisting with food service tasks, serving students, and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment.

The position supports large-volume meal preparation, inventory, and record-keeping, with a 4.75-hour daily schedule. It offers opportunities to contribute to a positive school community and student wellbeing.