Substitute Food Service Team Member

Young World Physical Education; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking a Substitute Food Services Team Member for the Southborough, MA area. The role supports the Food Services Department and reports to the Food Services Manager. The position ranges from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day during the school day.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cash handling with Mosaic POS, and ensuring food safety and sanitation. Must be reliable and able to work with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with students, staff and Administration.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Serve and present food visually.
• Use Mosaic POS to process transactions.
• Operate ovens, slicers, steamers, stoves, warmers, and dishwashers.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Prepare food according to recipes from the Food Services Manager.
• Assist cooks and other team members with tasks.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance for student support.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Student interaction

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5839768

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Department: Food Services

Job Title: Food Services Team Member

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Food Services Manager

General Description

The Food Services Team Member is under the direct supervision of the Food Services Manager for the school and will perform the following duties as assigned.

Depending on the needs of the school the position will range from 2.5 hours/day to 5.5 hours/day.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with students, staff and Administration.
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, steamers, ovens and dishwashers.

Essential Job Duties

• Able to provide exceptional customer service.
• Serves and presents food in a visually appealing manner.
• Use Mosaic POS system to process transactions and reconcile cash.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers and dishwashers.
• Conforms to all safe food handling, storage and sanitation methods in accordance with guidelines.
• Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Food Services Manager.
• Helps and assists Cooks, Bakers and other team members with joint tasks when other assigned tasks are completed.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required for student support.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated or assigned by the Food Services Manager.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Work is performed in a school environment during the school day.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for a long period of time, reaching, bending and stooping.
• Must be able to handle variations of temperature, working in cold or hot environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

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.

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $17 to $20 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Richards, Director of Human Resources
• 79 Bartlett St
• Northborough, Massachusetts 01532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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