Substitute Food Service Worker

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, Massachusetts seeks a Substitute Food Service Worker to perform basic kitchen duties, serve meals, and support daily food service operations. The role requires willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, lift 25-40lbs, and maintain sanitary conditions.

Hourly rate is $22.50 with full-time commitment. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cash handling, and assisting in cleaning and inventory.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities.
• Lunch and breakfast program requirements.
• Standard food service appliances and equipment.
• Arithmetical calculation processes and simple record keeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve foods.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to situations.
• Maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition.
• Prepare, serve and sell foods and snacks.
• Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment.
• Other related work as required.

Skills

Food prep basics

Lunch/breakfast program

Food service equipment

Arithmetics & records

Cash handling

Efficiency

Follow directions

Teamwork

Stamina

Lifting 25-40lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Food Service Worker

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School - Wakefield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5935109

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic kitchen duties include:

• Preparation, cook, and service of food
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to situation
• Maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition
• Prepare, serve and sell foods and snacks
• Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment
• Other related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities
• Type A lunch and breakfast program requirements
• Standard food service appliances and equipment
• Lunch and breakfast program requirements
• Arithmetical calculation processes and simple record keeping procedures

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of food service equipment
• Collect money and make change accurately
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Walking or standing for extended periods
• Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects from 25-40lbs

Degree Preferred and/or experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA required
Hourly rate: $22.50

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Jodi Harold
• 100 Hemlock Road
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone] x 1629
• Email: [e-mail]