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Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker Substitute

Food Services
Whitman, MA Other
POSTED ON 9/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker Substitute position at Food Services?

REPORTS TO: SITE MANAGER

 

JOB GOAL:

 

To assist in the presentation and serving of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

  1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous experience with large­ scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
  1. Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.

 

  1.   Sets up and breaks down serving lines, etc. (salad bar, hot food lines, ala carte).

 

  1.   Operates cash register, ovens, heating units, etc.

 

  1.   Counts money, makes change, completes all related reports as necessary.




QUALIFICATIONS:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous experience with large­ scale cooking and food preparation/serving.

 

  1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

  1. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with lO's and lOO's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

 

  1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.



  1. Ability to pass an entry-level aptitude test.  Ability to work in a friendly manner with co- workers, staff, and students.  Ability to perform job and communicate in a noisy environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to perform duties and awareness of all District requirements and School Committee policies.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

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.

 

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and repeat the same hand/arm/finger motion many times in operating a cash register.
  2. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned food, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in hot or cold temperatures and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers.  The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.  The employee has a risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or a bum while performing the duties of this job.

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The individuals currently holding these positions perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

 

EVALUATION/ TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

The Cafeteria Manager shall evaluate performance in accordance with District process. Workday/year and benefits per contractual agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Qualifications include ability to lift 50 lbs., experience with Daily Potential software bookkeeping, including entering Meal Production Sheet; experience in maintaining freezer inventory, stock rotation, and entering inventory data electronically; responsible for all HACCP paperwork, develop and comprehend POS reports; must possess strong computer skills.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous experience with large­ scale cooking and food preparation/serving.

 

  1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

  1. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with lO's and lOO's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

 

  1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


Compensation:

Per Food Services Cafe Workers Agreement

Hourly Wage Estimation for Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker Substitute in Whitman, MA
$44.00 to $56.00
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