School Cafeteria Substitute: Food Prep, Service & Safety

Bedford Public Schools (MA); Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Public Schools seeks a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist the Cook/Manager in daily cafeteria operations. You will help with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup while maintaining records and supporting inventory and ordering processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to sanitation, safety, and uniform policies, with responsibilities including cash reports and student meal procedures. This position supports a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Perform simple math calculations for records and reports.
• Ability to prepare and cook in large quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to set up catering functions.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 3–6 hour shifts.
• Ability to work in a walk-in freezer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook/manager in preparing, serving and cleanup 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

Large-quantity cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Catering setup

Lift 25 pounds

Stand for hours

Walk-in freezer access

Job description

Bedford Public Schools seeks a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist the Cook/Manager in daily cafeteria operations. You will help with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup while maintaining records and supporting inventory and ordering processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to sanitation, safety, and uniform policies, with responsibilities including cash reports and student meal procedures. This position supports a diverse school community.