Substitute Cafeteria Attendant (SY26-27)

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 Central Office - Food & Nutrition Services - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Substitute Cafeteria Attendant (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Food & Nutrition Services - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5826626

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Food Service Worker

Reports to: Manager or Coordinator

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME [90 days]

Hours & Location: Vary

Schedule: September 1 to June 30

Overview:

Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of $973 million, BPS is the largest district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.

Currently BPS has 123 schools utilizing three food service delivery models. Forty six (46) schools have full service kitchens with full time cafeteria managers and subordinate staff.

Department Facts :

• Mission: offer students safe, wholesome, nutritious, enjoyable meals to fuel academic excellence
• Meals served: approximately 23,500 breakfasts and 35,600 lunches served daily; approximately 7 -8,000 after-school meals served daily; 22,000 total summer meals
• BPS utilizes Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which enables the district to provide free meals to all Boston students

Job 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment
• Able to communicate effectively
• Physical: walking, standing, reaching above shoulder lever, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting
• Capable to sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow direction 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

Terms: $18.75 per hour

Food Services/Cafeteria Workers Contractual Hourly

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

Position Type: Central Office

Salary: $19.84 1.0 FTE

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]

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