School Cafeteria Kitchen Aide: Fresh Meals, Friendly Service

Reading Public Schools; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker at Reading Memorial High School in Reading, Massachusetts. The role supports feeding students and staff with nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming environment.

The position involves preparing, serving, and portioning food, following recipes and safety procedures, and assisting with inventory and training as required. Requires NRA Safe-Serve certification or the ability to obtain it; no strict education requirement.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; any combination of experience and training may qualify.
• NRA Safe-Serve Food Handler certification or ability to obtain it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to sanitary standards.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion food accurately.
• Assist with inventory and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Attend job-related training classes and workshops.
• May supervise other part-time cafeteria workers as needed.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Equipment operation

Reading comprehension

Basic arithmetic

Communication

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Dishwasher

Range

Oven

Cash register

Knives

Mixer

Meat slicer

Job description

Reading Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker at Reading Memorial High School in Reading, Massachusetts. The role supports feeding students and staff with nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming environment.

The position involves preparing, serving, and portioning food, following recipes and safety procedures, and assisting with inventory and training as required. Requires NRA Safe-Serve certification or the ability to obtain it; no strict education requirement.