Cafeteria Worker Substitute [Needham Public Schools]

Needham Public Schools•Needham, MA

23h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Cafeteria Worker to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here . Date Available: Immediate Schedule and Hours: Monday - Friday Varying Days and Hours based on coverage needed. Salary: $17.50/hr Job Summary: Required to perform all aspects of meal production, serving, and clean-up within the school kitchen and cafeteria as assigned by the school Cafeteria Manager.

Requirements

Ability to: Prepare food / learn to prepare and serve food- in large quantities, using large kitchen equipment
Clean equipment, serving areas, hand wash pots and pans, and other cleaning and sanitizing duties
Read basic English and follow directions
Perform all duties while following National Restaurant Association standards for sanitation and safety
Perform simple math functions and operate a computerized cash register and make accurate change
Lift 50 lbs
Walk and stand for the duration of the work shift
Work safely and accurately under a deadline
Learn and follow food safety procedures (annual ServSafe training is provided; required to pass certification exam following training)
Follow direction and work independently
Work cooperatively with co-workers and contribute to a positive working environment
Safely tolerate exposure to heat, humidity, steam, cooking odors, refrigerator and freezer temperatures, and cleaning solutions
Work in a clean and sanitary manner
Have fun and display a positive attitude at work
Extended periods of standing and walking throughout the work shift in a non-air-conditioned environment.
Hair is to be restrained at all times while performing duties.
Facial hair is to be covered at all times while performing duties.
Vinyl or plastic gloves while handling food.