School Cafeteria Transporter & Kitchen Aide

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester, MA is hiring Kitchen/Cafeteria Staff - Transporter for a 10-month, full-time, non-exempt role with hours Mon-Fri and occasional weekends. Starting pay is $15–$16 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities to support student meals.

The role involves opening the kitchen, transporting meals between campuses, cashiering, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in food service. Immediate start date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and openness to feedback.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication with students, staff and supervisors.
• Ability to draft simple memos and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in opening the kitchen daily and setting up food service operations.
• Oversee the preparation of school meals and assist in daily food preparation and serving.
• Transport (walk) food from the central High School kitchen to the Middle School Monday through Wednesday and provide meal service support.
• Ensure proper production and serving of meals while maintaining portion control and food safety standards.
• Receive and verify supply deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation and accurate inventory records.
• Operate Point of Sale (POS) systems and reconcile daily receipts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester, MA is hiring Kitchen/Cafeteria Staff - Transporter for a 10-month, full-time, non-exempt role with hours Mon-Fri and occasional weekends. Starting pay is $15–$16 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities to support student meals.

The role involves opening the kitchen, transporting meals between campuses, cashiering, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in food service. Immediate start date.