About The Position

The Cafeteria Attendant supports cafeteria operations at Mario Umana Academy, carrying out duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager. The role involves safe food preparation and handling, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities, and assisting with record keeping. The position is part-time, four hours per day, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 312 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128. It is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement. The attendant prepares and portions food, sets up and serves the cafeteria line according to instructions, cleans kitchen equipment and work areas, washes dishes and dining-room tables, and helps unpack and stock supplies. The attendant must follow school and cafeteria policies, safety and sanitation practices, instructions from the Cafeteria Manager, and workplace standards. Employees are expected to attend required training, report as scheduled, notify the manager and main office promptly if unable to work, and maintain considerate working relationships with coworkers. Boston Public Schools states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds and does not tolerate retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment. Applicants needing an ADA accommodation for the application process may contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected]. Compensation information is available in the Salary Information section of the Career Site; no salary amount is provided in this posting.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
  • Must meet the City of Boston residency requirement.

Nice To Haves

  • ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and handle food safely, including assisting with food preparation and portioning food.
  • Set up the serving counter and serve food on the line according to instructions about portion sizes.
  • Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities, including kitchen equipment, work areas, floors, and dining-room tables.
  • Wash dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans, and utensils.
  • Unpack supplies and help stock dry-storage and refrigerator shelves.
  • Operate equipment properly and maintain safety standards.
  • Assist with record keeping and perform other duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.
  • Attend training meetings as required.
  • Report to work as scheduled, sign the posted time sheet, and remain on the job until dismissed by the manager.
  • Notify the manager and main office as early as possible when unable to work.
  • Maintain considerate working relationships with coworkers.
  • Follow School Committee policies and Cafeteria Manager instructions concerning safety, sanitation, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods.
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