Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Cafeteria Worker to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.About Needham Public Schools NPS NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.Date AvailableImmediateSchedule and Hours Monday - Friday Varying Days and Hours based on coverage needed. SalaryPlease review the Unit E-Contract and MOA for the current salary scale.Job SummaryRequired to perform all aspects of meal production serving and clean-up within the school kitchen and cafeteria as assigned by the school Cafeteria Manager.Qualifications Ability toPrepare food learn to prepare and serve food- in large quantities using large kitchen equipmentClean equipment serving areas hand wash pots and pans and other cleaning and sanitizing dutiesRead basic English and follow directionsPerform all duties while following National Restaurant Association standards for sanitation and safetyPerform simple math functions and operate a computerized cash register and make accurate changeLift 50 lbsWalk and stand for the duration of the work shiftWork safely and accurately under a deadlineLearn and follow food safety procedures annual ServSafe training is provided required to pass certification exam following trainingFollow direction and work independentlyWork cooperatively with co-workers and contribute to a positive working environmentSafely tolerate exposure to heat humidity steam cooking odors refrigerator and freezer temperatures and cleaning solutionsWork in a clean and sanitary mannerHave fun and display a positive attitude at workWorking ConditionsExtended periods of standing and walking throughout the work shift in a non-air-conditioned environment.Hair is to be restrained at all times while performing duties.Facial hair is to be covered at all times while performing duties.Vinyl or plastic gloves while handling food.Application ProcedurePlease apply online httpwww.needham.k12.ma.usCareersApplications will be considered only when the online application is complete.The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO Developing Equity and Achievement for Students IDEAS and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply.The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate against students parents employees or the general public on the basis of race color sex homeless status gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or age. In addition to the protected classes identified and in regard to employment practices the Needham Public Schools also does not discriminate based on genetic information ancestry or status as a veteran.For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.Selection ProcedureAll applications and resumes will be reviewed and selected candidates will participate in an interview process.Candidates are encouraged to review the working conditions wages and benefits in the collective bargaining agreement located at httpwww.needham.k12.ma.ushuman_resourcesContracts