Cafeteria Worker; biweekly

Reading Public Schools Reading Memorial High School
- Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Reading Public Schools Reading Memorial High School
- Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Reading Public Schools

Job : 5893474

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY
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To provide each child and staff member in the school with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
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The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Works under the close supervision of the manager of the school in which assigned.
• Prepares and serves food according to standards related to sanitary conditions; uses equipment correctly; uses correct utensils for preparation and serving.
• Follows the manager’s instruction in producing and serving food. Follows standardized recipes; measures and/or weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
• Uses objective and subjective indicators to evaluate food quality.
• Follows the manager’s instructions in portioning, garnishing, and serving meals; serves correct portions of food in appropriate dishes with appropriate garnishes and in an attractive manner.
• Follows standards to check temperature of food and equipment.
• Follows meal pattern requirements in serving student meals.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food; practices procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met. Follows work schedules required for the cleaning of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Accepts payment and makes change, or writes charge slips for students.
• Accurately completes and maintains required forms as assigned by manager.
• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining quality.
• May be required to serve as manager during that individual’s absence.
• Assists with inventories of food and supplies as needed.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Participates in the preparation and service of special meal functions, as assigned.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None generally; may supervise other part-time or temporary cafeteria workers as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Have general knowledge of the best methods of preparing and cooking foods in large quantities; ability to adjust recipes to the quantity required.
• Ability and skill to operate tools and equipment, such as dishwasher, range, oven, cash register, knives, mixer, meat slicer, sandwich sealer, braising skillet, pressure cooker, steam kettle, pots and pans, and a variety of other cooking and eating utensils.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town and school personnel, vendors, suppliers, students, and others.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and…