Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Opening

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School - Devens, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5675814

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Assist the Kitchen Supervisor in food preparation and serving of school breakfast and lunch program.

• Assist in the performance of all basic food service tasks required (food preparation, serving, stocking, sales and inventory accounting, and cleaning) to ensure delivery of school meals five days weekly to student body. Other duties as assigned.
• Compliance with all food safety codes of MDPH.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment as required.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures and standard practices for confidentiality.
• Potential for periodic heavy lifting up to 50 lbs periodically as part of job responsibilities.

• None

• Prior experience desirable but not required. Ability to work well with school community at large (students, staff, faculty, parents and visitors).
• Must be willing to be trained for food safety certification and other trainings as required.
• Fingerprinting and CORI check required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Parker is a free, charter public school serving 400 students from 40 cities and towns in central Massachusetts. Parker is a mission‑driven school aligned to the Ten Common Principles. Students are at the center of all learning, with “students‑as‑workers” and “teachers‑as‑coaches.”
• Parker students learn how to learn. Through a project‑based curriculum, they learn how to solve problems, think creatively, work together, and persevere in the face of challenge. Parker students communicate effectively, developing exceptional writing and public speaking skills.
• Parker dedicates resources to low student‑teacher ratios and hands‑on instruction. Parker teachers work with far fewer students than traditional schools, building authentic relationships and providing personalized attention and feedback.
• Parker takes a team approach to teaching. Many classes are co‑taught and interdisciplinary. Classes are heterogeneously grouped. Teachers have time during the school day to co‑plan, review student work, and discuss instructional practices.
• Parker teachers are exceptional and rated #1 in the Boston area on Niche. Parker teachers set high standards, build strong relationships with their students, and provide consistent coaching and support. Parker is an excellent place to learn and grow as a teacher. We focus on sharing and improving our professional practice.
• Parker is an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming school for students and teachers of every race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning style, disability and more.

Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Food Service

The Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is committed to equal employment and educational opportunity for all members of the school community and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability, in the operation of the educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Michelle McKenna , Business Manager
• 49 Antietam Street
• Devens, Massachusetts 01434
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: mmckenna