School Cafeteria Substitute - Food Service

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,309 - 30,350; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and quality standards across multiple kitchen areas.

The role reports to a Manager or Coordinator, with a Providence schedule from September 1 to June 30 and varying hours by site. Salary is hourly, with benefits listed in the district’s career site and postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Physical: walking, standing, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting.
• Capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to follow directions well.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible about tasks and able to multitask and maintain a high productivity level.
• Reliable.
• Capable of working full day in multi-temp environments for the entire shift without restrictions.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with a range of fellow workers.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time; as scheduled.
• Assists with Food preparation.
• Prepares, serves and accounts for meals.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area, including floor.
• Set up serving line and serves meals in accordance with portion size.
• Accurately fulfills school orders for shipment [pick, pack, ship].
• Assemble various types of food and shipment.
• Mark/tag all packages shipped.
• Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves.
• Wash dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans, utensils and dining tables.
• Keep work environment clean at all times - maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area and flooring, in addition to work, preparation and break areas.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and facility safety.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure standards are met.
• Communicates inferior products or procedures.
• Able to work in team oriented environment.
• Follow all safety and sanitation requirements.
• Completes all other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Reliability

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and quality standards across multiple kitchen areas.

The role reports to a Manager or Coordinator, with a Providence schedule from September 1 to June 30 and varying hours by site. Salary is hourly, with benefits listed in the district’s career site and postings.