Cafeteria Helper- Summer School Program

Chicopee Public Schools • Chicopee, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria Helper is an essential member of the school cafeteria staff and is charged with daily food preparation, sanitation, cleaning, and serving under the supervision of the Cook Manager, Assistant Cook Manager, and Director of Food Service. This position is for Summer School, with required dates running from June 29, 2026 through August 14, 2026, Monday through Friday, not to exceed seven (7) hours per day. Locations vary throughout the district.

Requirements

• Proficient in reading, writing and math - Required
• Previous food service experience - Required
• Ability to move, bend, stand and lift for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of cafeteria equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 15 pounds of force, and enough force to constantly to lift up to 35 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move small and large objects.
• Work requires walking, standing, kneeling, squatting to a significant degree.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires the ability to deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using equipment.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Must be able to communicate via telephone or radio.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food in a consistent and sanitary manner for consumption by students and staff.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary cafeteria environment.
• Ability to clean, mop, scrub, wash, and sanitize.
• Ability to operate a POS/Cash Register system, handle money and keep records.
• Ability to work with and take direction from the Asst./Cook Manager.
• Any other duties assigned by the Asst./Cook Manager or Food Service Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED