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 5,700 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:
  SY24-25

Schedule and Hours: 
Monday - Friday
  8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Eliot Elementary School

Salary and Benefits:
Please review the Unit E-Contract and MOA for the current salary scale. Visit the Benefits Page for information regarding benefits, payroll, and retirement.

Job Summary:
The cafeteria worker will be 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. Permanent cafeteria workers also operate the computerized point-of-sale cash register.

Qualifications:

The cafeteria worker will have the ability to:

• Use commercial kitchen equipment to prepare and serve food in large quantities.
• Clean kitchen equipment, serving areas, handwash pots and pans, and other cleaning and sanitizing duties.
• Read basic English in order to follow directions and written instructions.
• 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 and is required to pass certification exam following training).
• Follow directions and ability to 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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• When applicable, facial hair is to be covered at all times while performing duties.
• Vinyl or plastic gloves are to be worn while handling food.

Application Procedure:

Please use this link to apply online.

Applications will be considered only when the online application is complete.

Selection Procedure:

All applications and resumes will be reviewed and selected candidates will participate in an interview process.

Internal candidates should inform the Nutrition Services Director if they are interested in applying for a different position within the Nutrition Services Department.

In the event that an internal candidate applies and is hired for this position, it would create another open permanent vacancy within the Nutrition Services Department for which the candidate applying for this position would automatically be considered.

Candidates are encouraged to review the wages and benefits in the Unit E collective bargaining agreement. 

The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO, Developing Equity and Achievement for Students (IDEAS), and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network.  Candidates who have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.