School Nutrition Worker, Full-Time (SY26-27)

Watertown High School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA, is seeking a School Nutrition Worker at Watertown High School to support the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. The full-time role runs 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday when school is in session, under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager.

Responsibilities include food preparation, meal service, basic cashier duties, and maintaining safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Prior experience in quantity food production preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods per recipes and ensure taste/texture quality.
• Operate ovens, steamers, slicers, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure meals are served at correct temperatures and times.
• Present foods in an attractive, sanitary manner.
• Follow safety, sanitation and storage guidelines.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with duties and daily operations.
• May act as cashier during meal service.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and track daily sales.

Skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Customer service

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

School Nutrition Worker, Full-Time (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877820

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: School Nutrition Worker, 7.5 hours per day

Location: Waterton High School

Word Days/Year: 6:30 - 2:00pm, M-F when school is in session

Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Director of School Nutrition

Position Summary:

The Watertown Public School District is in need of a School Nutrition Worker. The School Nutrition Worker will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the Director of School Nutrition and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to the following:

Food Preparation

• Prepares foods in accordance to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls'' including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
• Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
• Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
• Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director.
• Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.

Customer Service

• May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
• Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
• Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
• Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.

Other Expectations

• Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
• May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
• Attend job-related training classes and workshops
• Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the School Nutrition department
• Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.

Job Requirements:

Education:

A.High school diploma or equivalent

B.ServSafe certified preferred

Experience:

A.Prior experience in quantity food production preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently carrying to 50 pounds. General job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing and is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.35 As per SEIU Contract

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandon Rabbitt , Director of School Nutrition
• Watertown Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]