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Food Service Worker

Food Service
North Reading, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

The North Reading Public Schools is seeking an experienced Food Service Worker to work at the Secondary level. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

 

This position is 22.5 hours per week from about 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position comes with competitive hourly rates and benefit package including health insurance.

 

Essential duties

  • Assist in preparation of hot and cold foods
  • Serve lunch to students
  • Perform daily cleaning including ware washing
  • Cashiering
  • Work closely with the Lead Manager, Director of Food Services, and other staff on a daily basis

Physical demands 

Tasks require the ability to exert strenuous effort in work requiring moderate to heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about and is continuously required to stand. The employee must spend most of their shift on their feet. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. Additionally, the employee will frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Handling of other heavy items of increased weight may be required; although the use of wheeled carts and assistance is encouraged whenever possible. Cleaning the cafeteria sometimes involves folding and unfolding the cafeteria tables. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color. The employee must be able to input information into a computer and read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matter with or without visual aids.

 

Requirements

  • One (1) year past experience in school cafeteria and/or food service preferred
  • Hardworking and energetic
  • Works well with colleagues
  • Can work independently
  • ServSafe certification
  • High School/Trade School degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current North Reading Food Service Workers contract. Please note that the hourly rate listed in this posting is for ServSafe Certified staff.

 

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

 

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

 

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.

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