Substitute Food Service Worker

Canton Public Schools; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Canton Public Schools in Canton, Massachusetts is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to join the district's Nutrition Services team. This position offers variable hours, day and school-year shifts, and the opportunity to support students with meals.

Under supervision, the substitute works with food preparation, serving and kitchen cleanup, delivering friendly customer service. CORI/SAFIS background checks are required, and applicants should have school lunch program experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in the school lunch program or large-scale feeding operation.
• Submit cover letter and three letters of reference.
• CORI and SAFIS background check required.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, serving, kitchen clean-up and cleaning of equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Education

School lunch program experience

Job description

Substitute Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 4850412
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Department

Substitute Food Service Worker - Variable Hours, Day/School Year

Job Summary:

The school food service staff member works under the direct supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager and perform general kitchen work and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Works as a team member by assisting in food preparation, serving, kitchen clean-up and the cleaning of various kitchen equipment.
• Able to provide exceptional customer service

Physical Qualifications:

• Able to work in standing position for prolonged periods
• Able to lift material weighing up to 45 pounds
• Exposed to heat while cooking and preparing foods
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to cuts from knives and, burns

Educational Qualifications:

• Experience in the school lunch program, quantity food preparation in a hospital, industrial, or other large-scale feeding operation
• Please submit cover letter and three letters of reference

Successful candidate will require CORI and SAFIS Fingerprinting Background check

COMPENSATION: $21.07/hr

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $21.07 to $21.07 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maura Crowley , Food Service Director
• Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]