Cafeteria Helper (4.25 hours per day) - Hildreth School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

19h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill in preparation and serving of food as well as other tasks required for the operation and sanitary maintenance of a food service facility or area. This position is for the 2026-27 School Year and is 4.25 hours per day, with an effective date of employment on August 31, 2026. The role is part of the Cafeteria Workers, Local 888 SEIU bargaining unit and offers a compensation of $20.70/hour. The Cafeteria Helper reports to the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred but not required
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Must be a positive contributor as a team player

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service industry preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking
Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich fillings, salad dressing, and simple desserts.
Prepares sandwiches and salads.
Serves lunch and snacks.
Operates electrical equipment such as mixers, potato peelers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and toasters.
Cleans tables and other kitchen equipment.
Collects and washes dishes, silver and cooling utensils, and puts them away.
Sweeps floor, cleans counters and tables, and counter and kitchen equipment, such as food containers, trays, cooking ranges, garbage cans, and refrigerators.
Receives and checks deliveries of food and other supplies.
Stores foods properly in refrigerators and storeroom.
Keeps stores in good order.
Assists in the taking of inventories of supplies, cashiering, and keeps simple records.
Works as a member of a cafeteria staff team.
Assist and monitor students in the cafeteria
Responsible for other general duties as assigned by the School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service Director, as indicated by the Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.