2026-27 School Nutritional Aide

Job Description Nutritional Aide Job Description

Worcester Cultural Academy is looking to hire a part time Nutrition Aide to support our students and staff. The Nutrition Aide will report to the Nutrition Director. This person will be responsible for helping with food preparation, food inventory, and serving food to students. This candidate will need to have knowledge of general operation of basic cafeteria equipment and follow all State Health Requirements for food service workers.

Must be able to properly communicate with the school's population.

This position is part-time. The positions hours are for 4 hours each day during school lunch time , Monday through Friday.

• Food preparation and distribution
• Managing food allergies
• Heavy lifting required (milk crates; food containers; etc) up to 50 pounds
• Assist with inventory of food, supplies, other items
• Basic knowledge of production records
• Basic computer knowledge (email, excel, computer programs)
• Organizing supplies, food items, paper goods
• Rotate supplies; FIFO; check dates; etc.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Cleaning equipment and workstations
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• All other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior experience in a school food service role a plus
• Allergen Awareness Certificate and/or can obtain within 90 days
• CPR Training and Choking certification and/or can obtain within 90 days
• Food Handlers Certificate within 90 days
• This position requires a satisfactory background check, which includes CORI and Fingerprinting.

Employment decisions at the Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Anyone found to be engaging in any unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at  (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at .

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form--11-28-, from any USDA office, by calling , or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.

The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. ; or
2. fax:  or ; or
3. email:program.intake

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all…