School Nutrition Aide (Per Diem Kitchen)

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School seeks a per diem Kitchen/Cafeteria Staff member in Worcester, MA. This is a temporary part-time, non-exempt role supporting meal service, cashiering, and sanitation in a fast-paced school kitchen.

Responsibilities include opening, food preparation, POS transactions, inventory, and enforcing safety standards. Prior food service experience is preferred. This position is governed by a 10-month schedule and may require weekend events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, openness to feedback, and a positive attitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with students, staff, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Open the kitchen daily and begin set-up for meal preparation and service.
• Oversee preparation of all school meals and assist in daily preparation and serving of food according to planned menus.
• Supervise production and ensure proper serving of meals in alignment with nutrition guidelines.
• Receive and verify deliveries, maintain inventory and production records.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School seeks a per diem Kitchen/Cafeteria Staff member in Worcester, MA. This is a temporary part-time, non-exempt role supporting meal service, cashiering, and sanitation in a fast-paced school kitchen.

Responsibilities include opening, food preparation, POS transactions, inventory, and enforcing safety standards. Prior food service experience is preferred. This position is governed by a 10-month schedule and may require weekend events.