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Cafeteria Helper

Food Services
BROOKLINE, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026

JOB TITLE: FOOD SERVICES WORKER

 

DATE REVISED: February 2024

 

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager/ Assistant Director  

 

POSITION TYPE:  ASFCME

 

SALARY: $18.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR    (PER CBA)

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

High School Diploma or GED or Eqivalent 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is consistently required to walk and stand. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as milk crates, frozen foods, fruit, canned food etc. The employee is required to reach with hands and continuously repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times, as in typing. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION OVERVIEW : 

The Food Service Worker  performs tasks in the preparation and service of food to students and staff in the Brookline Public Schools.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares food with minimum supervision, using standard recipes
  • Serves students and staff in a pleasant and efficient manner, and using proper serving sizes
  • Cashiers at point-of-sale terminals
  • Assists in the receipt of orders and supplies
  • Keeps storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer in good order per HACCP guidelines
  • Keeps a simple production record of what we prepare and serve daily
  • Ensuring the temperature of prepared food is correct per HACCP requirements when directed by the manager
  • Sets up and breaks down serving lines, using proper sanitation procedures
  • Cleans kitchen equipment and work area. This includes washing dishes, pots, pans, cafeteria eating areas, and any other general cleaning as needed
  • Reports to work in a complete uniform and is ready to work at the scheduled time, accurately completes the time sheet, and remains on the job until dismissed
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the manager to support the goals of the Food Service Department
  • May be required to travel to various locations to cover shortages.

 Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 50lbs, stand continuously, and engage in moderate physical work
  • Good overall physical health
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • English competency
  • Ability to work harmoniously with others and demonstrate cheerful professionalism
  • ServSafe Certification preferred.

 

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.


The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

Salary : $18 - $22

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