Food Service Worker - Boxford Spofford Pond School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff at Spofford Pond School, helping provide a healthy and welcoming mealtime experience. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and working collaboratively with the school nutrition team. This is a site-based, non-exempt position. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends and notes that workers are off by mid-afternoon. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. Training is provided, and no experience is required, though professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred.
Requirements
- Complete all required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Reliability, attention to cleanliness and detail, and a positive, professional attitude.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional food service experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
- Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
- Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming service area.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
