Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Montachusett-Regional-Vocational-Technical-School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to assist in daily food service operations. The role involves food preparation, serving customers, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the cafeteria.

The position is part-time with responsibilities including accurate money handling, following policy guidelines, and contributing to a friendly dining experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain and organize records.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to accurately count money and make change.
• Ability to accurately complete and submit food service reports according to state and division requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures presentation of all menu items adheres to established standards.
• Assures all menu items are prepared according to federal, state, and local nutritional standards and established policies and procedures.
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Receives payments from students/adults and operates cash register system.
• Serves food that is the correct portion, serving temperature, and quality.
• Cleans cafeteria including serving areas and equipment continually.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent-Director or his/her designee.

Skills

Cash handling

Multitasking

Record keeping

Reading/writing directions

Money counting

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification preferred

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Montachusett Vocational Technical School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Montachusett Vocational Technical School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5878091

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures presentation of all menu items adheres to established standards.
• Assures all menu items are prepared according to federal, state, and local nutritional standards and established policies and procedures.
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Receives payments from students/adults and operates cash register system.
• Serves food that is the correct portion, serving temperature, and quality. Any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of the Cafeteria/School Nutrition Director.
• Cleans cafeteria including serving areas and equipment continually.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent-Director or his/her designee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time or occasionally sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. The individual may be exposed to chemicals as are used in cafeteria cleaning and equipment use.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a part-time position

EVALUATION:

In accordance with the Non-Union, Cafeteria Personnel Policy

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin.

District Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Victoria Zarozinski, [phone] x5237

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 1. Must have a high school diploma.
  • 2. ServSafe certification preferred.
  • 3. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain and organize records.
  • 4. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others
  • 5. Ability to accurately count money and make change.
  • 6. Ability to accurately complete and submit food service reports according to state and division requirements.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Yeagle , Food Service Director
• 1050 Westminster Street
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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