Part-time Cafeteria Attendant-7hrs-7am-2pm-Curley K-8 School-FNS (SY26-27)

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 8/14/26. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

General Information

Job Title: Part-time Cafeteria Attendant- Curley K-8 School

FTE: 7 hours/day

Hours: 7am-2pm

Address: 40 Pershing Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Job Code: Part-time Cafeteria Attendant

General Information

The part-time cafeteria attendant is a staff member who assumes the responsibilities and duties assigned by the director.

REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEFINITION: An attendant is a staff member with the following duties:

• Primary responsibility: cooking the food
• Safe preparation and handling of food
• Cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities
• Serving of food
• Assisting with record keeping

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen, or other assigned duties, which may include operation of a cash register, in the time allotted.
• Attends training meetings as required.
• Reports to work as scheduled, sign the posted time sheet, and remain on the job until dismissal by the manager.
• Notifies the manager and the main office at the earliest possible time when unable to work.
• Maintains pleasant working relations with fellow employees by showing consideration for others: patience, respect, self-control, i.e., refrain from the use of offensive language and other undesirable character traits.
• Follows all policies of the School Committee and instructions of the Cafeteria Manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.
• Assists with food preparation.
• Portions food.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area including floor.
• Sets up serving counter.
• Serves food on line after receiving instructions as to portion size.
• Washes dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans and utensils.
• Washes dining room tables.
• Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves.
• Operates equipment properly, maintaining safety standards at all times.
• Performs duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications - Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Food Safety Certification for Managers

Qualifications - Preferred:

• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate

TERMS: TERMS: City of Boston residency is Required

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

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