Full-time School Nutrition Worker (SY25-26) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Company:
Watertown Middle School
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Full-time School Nutrition Worker (SY25-26)
Watertown Public Schools
Watertown Middle School – Watertown, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Watertown Public Schools (MA)
Job Details

Job ID:

5248573

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 20, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description

Position:

School Nutrition Worker

Position Type:

Full-time, 7.5 hours per day

Department:

School Nutrition

Location:

Watertown Middle School Reports to: Director of School Nutrition/Kitchen Manager

Affiliation:

SEIU Local 888
Salary range: Per SEIU Local 888 Salary Schedule

Word Days/Year:

6:30 am – 2 pm, M-F when school is in session

Position Summary:

The Watertown Public Schools is in need of a School Nutrition Worker. The School Nutrition Worker will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and guidelines set forth by the Director of School Nutrition and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
Food Preparation
Prepares foods in accordance with standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls,” including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable. (invluding catering requests during working hours)
Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state, and federal guidelines.
Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director.
Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
Customer Service
Act as a cashier during meal service.
Serves meals prepared for students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
Is knowledgeable of the appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions, and current pricing.
Other Expectations
Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
Attend job-related training classes and workshops
Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to the needs of the School Nutrition department
Will perform other duties, as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or the School Nutrition Director, in relation to the requirements of the school meal program.

Job Requirements:
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent
ServSafe certified preferred, but not required

Experience:

Prior experience in quantity food production is preferred

Physical:

Must be able to perform all job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lifting/carrying 30-50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Full-Time

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