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School Nutrition Worker, Full-Time (SY26-27)
Watertown Public Schools
Watertown High School - Watertown, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Watertown Public Schools (MA)
Job Details
Job ID:
5877820
Application Deadline:
Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:
School Nutrition Worker, 7.5 hours per day
Location:
Watertown High School
Word Days/Year:
6:30 - 2:00pm, M-F when school is in session
Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Director of School Nutrition
Position Summary:
The Watertown Public School District 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 to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs "quality controls'' including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable. 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
May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
Serves meals prepared to 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 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 needs of the School Nutrition department
Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.
Job Requirements:
Education:
A.High school diploma or equivalent
B.ServSafe certified preferred
Experience:
A.Prior experience in quantity food production preferred
Physical Demands:
Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently carrying to 50 pounds. General job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing and is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$22.35 As per SEIU Contract
Job Requirements
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
