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.

 

Needham Public Schools is looking for candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences for the position of Cafeteria Worker.

 

Date Available:
  January 2, 2025


Schedule and Hours: 
Monday - Friday  
  6:30 am - 1:30pm

 

Location: 

Needham High 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:
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 and/or Assistant Manager. Permanent Cafeteria Workers also operate the computerized point of the sale cash register.

 

Qualifications: 

The cafeteria worker will have the ability to: 

 

Working Conditions: 


Application Procedure:

Please use this link to apply online.


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

 

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 against students, parents, employees, or the general public on the basis of race, color, sex, homeless status, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. In addition to the protected classes identified and in regard to employment practices, the Needham Public Schools also does not discriminate based on genetic information, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

 

For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

  

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 working conditions, wages, and benefits in the collective bargaining agreement.