School Cafeteria Assistant: Prep, Serve & Support

Bedford Public Schools (MA); Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Public Schools in Bedford, MA is accepting applications for a Food Service Worker. The role supports the Cook/Manager to run an efficient school cafeteria operation within the 184-day school year.

Responsibilities include assisting with preparation, serving, records, inventory, and ensuring proper sanitation and student meal procedures. Prior school food service experience is helpful, and the position involves lifting, standing, and occasional catering setup.

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

Math skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food service experience

Standing for long periods

Job description

Bedford Public Schools in Bedford, MA is accepting applications for a Food Service Worker. The role supports the Cook/Manager to run an efficient school cafeteria operation within the 184-day school year.

Responsibilities include assisting with preparation, serving, records, inventory, and ensuring proper sanitation and student meal procedures. Prior school food service experience is helpful, and the position involves lifting, standing, and occasional catering setup.