Substitute Food Service Associate

District Wide; Jefferson (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wachusett Regional School District invites applications for a Day to Day Substitute Food Service Associate at Wachusett Regional School District (Jefferson, MA). This role supports meal service, prep, and cleanup, with a pay rate of $15 per hour and a typical 3–6 hour day depending on need.

Immediate start date and non-discrimination upheld. Position is full-time within the district; duties include maintaining safety standards, assisting with storage and disposal of food, and supporting a

Qualifications

• Must have citizenship, residency or work visa.
• Willing to perform food preparation, serving, cleanup and storage duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food to students.
• Assist in daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas.
• Manage storage and disposal of unused food.
• Ensure nutritious meals and snacks and compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Perform related tasks as directed by Head Food Service Associate or School Principal.

Job description

Substitute Food Service Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 4760135

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility.

Our Mission:To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we:Fostera safe, nurturing, and welcomingenvironment. Provide all students with equitableopportunities for deep and meaningfullearning through multiple pathways.Empowerall students to develop and apply theiruniquestrengths, passions, and curiosities.Partnerwith our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Position: Day to Day Substitute Food Service Associate

Location: Wachusett Regional School District

Pay: $15 per hour

Hours: 3 hours to 6 hours based on day to day need

When needed, the day to day Substitute Food Service Associate shall:

• 1. Assist in the preparation and serving of food to the student body.
• 2. Assist in the daily cleanup of the kitchen and service areas.
• 3. Assume responsibilities for storage and disposal of any unused food product.
• 4. Ensure that nutritional meals and or snacks are provided and that food safety guidelines are adhered to.
• 5. Perform other related tasks required by the Head Food Service Associate or School Principal.

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Margaret Barton , Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]