School Cafeteria Line Cook – Morning Shift

Melmark; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Melmark New England is seeking a Line Cook for the cafeteria in Andover, MA. This full-time temporary position runs July 2027, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with two school vacation weeks and holidays.

You will prepare and serve lunches for students, coordinate with school staff, accommodate dietary needs per Doctor's orders, monitor food temperatures, and clean up between lunch periods while upholding safety and sanitation standards and contributing to Melmark's mission.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; college cafeteria background preferred.
• Valid US driver's license and age 21+; CORI background check required.
• CPR, First Aid and Melmark Orientation / New Hire training required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in foodservice.

Responsibilities

• Reports on duty at assigned time and notifies absence as early as possible.
• Sets up and stocks stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces).
• Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Follow executive or sous chef’s instructions and maintain food quality and timing.
• Clean up stations and manage leftovers; stock inventory.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Willingness to work with special needs and behavioral population.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Organizational skills

Regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Melmark New England is seeking a Line Cook for the cafeteria in Andover, MA. This full-time temporary position runs July 2027, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with two school vacation weeks and holidays.

You will prepare and serve lunches for students, coordinate with school staff, accommodate dietary needs per Doctor's orders, monitor food temperatures, and clean up between lunch periods while upholding safety and sanitation standards and contributing to Melmark's mission.