Summer Meal Program Positions - summer 2026

Central Berkshire Regional School District•Dalton, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Meal Program is seeking dedicated individuals to fill various roles for the summer of 2026. This program operates for 15 hours a week from July 6, 2026, to August 21, 2026. Positions include Summer Cook Supervisor and Summer Cook. Additional staff may be hired based on program needs. The roles involve food preparation, serving, cleaning, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to read and communicate in English.
Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions.
Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
Discard or properly store left-over foods.
Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.
Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations.
Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.
Complete other tasks as assigned.