What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Cafeteria Attendant (SY24-25) position at Boston Public Schools?
Job Details
Job ID : 4676865
Application Deadline : May 30, 2025 11 : 59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted : Jun 11, 2024
Job Description
Job Title : Substitute Food Service Worker
Reports to : Manager or Coordinator
Bargaining Unit : AFSCME [90 days]
Hours & Location : Vary
Schedule : September 1 to June 30
Overview :
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of $973 million, BPS is the largest district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.
Currently BPS has 123 schools utilizing three food service delivery models. Forty six (46) schools have full service kitchens with full time cafeteria managers and subordinate staff.
Department Facts :
Mission : offer students safe, wholesome, nutritious, enjoyable meals to fuel academic excellence
Meals served : approximately 23,500 breakfasts and 35,600 lunches served daily; approximately 7 -8,000 after-school meals served daily; 22,000 total summer meals
BPS utilizes Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which enables the district to provide free meals to all Boston students
Job Responsibilities : [vary upon assigned location]
Reports to work on time; as scheduled
Assists with Food preparation
Prepares, serves and accounts for meals
Cleans kitchen equipment and work area, including floor
Set up serving line and serves meals in accordance with portion size
Accurately fulfills school orders for shipment [pick, pack, ship]
Assemble various types of food and shipment
Mark / tag all packages shipped
Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and / or refrigerator shelves
Wash dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans, utensils and dining tables
Keep work environment clean at all times - maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area and flooring, in addition to work, preparation and break areas
Ensure adherence to food safety and facility safety
Perform quality control checks to ensure standards are met
Communicates inferior products or procedures
Able to work in team oriented environment
Follow all safety and sanitation requirements
Completes all other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment
Able to communicate effectively
Physical : walking, standing, reaching above shoulder lever, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting
Capable to sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
Ability to follow direction well
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Flexible about tasks and able to multitask and maintain a high productivity level
Reliable
Capable of working full day in multi-temp environments for the entire shift without restrictions
Strong ability to work collaboratively with a range of fellow workers
Terms : $17.59 per hour
Food Services / Cafeteria Workers Contractual Hourly
Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade / Step.
Position Type : Part-time
Positions Available : 999
Job Categories
Support Staff, Food Service
Salary : $973
