School Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant (5h) - CPR & Serve Safe

Palmer Public Schools; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Public Schools in Palmer, MA is seeking a Kitchen Worker (5hr) to support food service operations. The role involves assisting in food preparation, distribution, and cleaning, with CPR training required annually. The position is full-time with a 5‑hour daily schedule, five days per week.

Ideal candidates may have prior food service experience (2+ years) and Massachusetts Serve Safe Certification. All applicants must meet program qualifications and funding considerations.

Qualifications

• Must have aptitude for successful performance of listed tasks.
• Preferred: two or more years of food service experience.
• Massachusetts Serve Safe Certification is preferred.
• 5 hour a day, 5 days a week position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation as necessary.
• Assists during distribution of food (cash register, pots, tables, dishroom).
• Helps in cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Attends CPR training annually.
• Other duties assigned by the Food Service Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Math comprehension

Education

Massachusetts Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Cash register

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Palmer Public Schools in Palmer, MA is seeking a Kitchen Worker (5hr) to support food service operations. The role involves assisting in food preparation, distribution, and cleaning, with CPR training required annually. The position is full-time with a 5‑hour daily schedule, five days per week.

Ideal candidates may have prior food service experience (2+ years) and Massachusetts Serve Safe Certification. All applicants must meet program qualifications and funding considerations.