Part-Time School Nutrition Worker (SY26-27)

Cunniff Elementary School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools - Cunniff Elementary School is seeking a Part Time School Nutrition Worker to support meal service and kitchen operations. Work schedule runs 9:45am–1:30pm, Monday through Friday when school is in session, with duties including food preparation, cashier tasks, and adherence to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.

Applicant should have a high school diploma or equivalent; ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to recipes and menus while maintaining quality and safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment and ensure meals are served at the correct temperatures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and proper food handling practices.
• Assist with cashier duties and manage daily sales records as needed.

Skills

Food handling

Food prep

Customer service

Cash handling

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

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

Part-Time School Nutrition Worker (SY26-27)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5940596
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: School Nutrition Worker,3.75 hours per day

Location:Cunniff Elementary School

Word Days/Year:9:45 - 1:30pm, 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:

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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