Part-time School Nutrition Worker (SY26-27)

Hosmer Elementary School; Watertown (MA); In loco; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals under the direction of the Kitchen Manager and School Nutrition Director.

Responsibilities include following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, cashier duties during meals, maintaining a clean work area, and ensuring meals meet safety standards. Position requires a HS diploma; ServSafe preferred; physical demands include standing and walking.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• ServSafe certification preferred

Mansioni

• Prepares foods according to standardized recipes and ensures taste/texture meet standards
• Operates kitchen equipment (ovens, slicers, steamers, stoves, dishwashers)
• May serve as cashier during meal service
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work area and follows safe food handling procedures
• Participates in stock, menu adherence, and compliance with meal programs

Conoscenze

Food preparation

Cashier duties

Teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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Part-time School Nutrition Worker (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools Hosmer Elementary School - Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Watertown Public Schools (MA)

Job Details

Job ID: 5959958

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Position Title: School Nutrition Worker,3.75 hours per day

Location: Hosmer Elementary School

Word Days/Year:7:30- 11:15am, M-F when school is in session

Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Director of School Nutrition

Position Summary:

The Watertown Public School District is in need of a School Nutrition Worker. The School Nutrition Worker will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the Director of School Nutrition and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to the following:

Food Preparation

• Prepares foods in accordance to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls'' including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
• Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
• Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
• Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director.
• Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.

Customer Service

• May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
• Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
• Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
• Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.

Other Expectations

• Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
• May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
• Attend job-related training classes and workshops
• Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the School Nutrition department
• Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.

Job Requirements

Education:

A.High school diploma or equivalent

B.ServSafe certified preferred

Experience:

A.Prior experience in quantity food production preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently carrying to 50 pounds. General job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing and is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $21.83 As per SEIU Contract

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandon Rabbitt , Director of School Nutrition
• Watertown Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]