Cafeteria Worker - General Helper

Cafeteria Worker
- General Helper

Douglas Public Schools Douglas Elementary School
- Douglas, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5889110

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Douglas Elementary School is looking for a Cafeteria Worker for the  school year. The hours are: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.52 - $20.59 depending on experience.

JOB TITLE:

General Helper (Cafeteria)

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Helper provides the students and staff with attractive, healthy, and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness. Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the cafeteria and school lunch program for students and staff.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Non-Exempt

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The General Helper reports to the Food Service Director, and Building Principal.

• High School Graduate or GED preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to read and understand basic equipment operating and use instructions, standardized recipes, and give and receive general instructions and information,
• Physical ability to perform essential duties and functions of the position, with or without accommodation;
• Basic knowledge of food service and sanitation practices;
• Basic computer skills;
• Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of assigned tasks;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with district requirements and state and federal law.

• Assist in the preparation and service of all breakfast, lunch, a-la-carte school lunch meals and programs.
• Clean kitchen in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Store all food properly; assist in maintaining and rotating food to maintain proper and timely use;
• Follow all safety instructions when using equipment;
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a kitchen/cafeteria setting. Work involves standing for an extended period of time, moving, stretching, bending, carrying, and lifting/moving items up to 30 pounds without assistance. Work requires speech and hearing sufficient to give and receive instructions and information; eyesight sufficient to read basic operating and use instructions, and perform tasks safely.

Position Type: Part-time

Support Staff >
Food Service

We offer diverse learning experiences that meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of all students. We provide a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment in which students may achieve academic success and personal growth.

• All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background check per 603 CMR 51.00
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Diana Landry , Business & Operations Manager
• 21 Davis Street
• Douglas, Massachusetts 01516
• Phone:
• Fax:
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