Job TitleSubstitute Food Service WorkerReports toManager or CoordinatorBargaining UnitAFSCME 90 daysHours & Location VaryScheduleSeptember 1 to June 30OverviewFounded in 1647 Boston Public Schools BPS is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57000 students from over 114 different countries nearly 8000 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.DepartmentFactsMission offer students safe wholesome nutritious enjoyable meals to fuel academic excellenceMeals served approximately 23500 breakfasts and 35600 lunches served daily approximately 7 -8000 after-school meals served daily 22000 total summer mealsBPS utilizes Community Eligibility Provision CEP which enables the district to provide free meals to all Boston studentsJob Responsibilitiesvary upon assigned locationReports to work on time as scheduledAssists with Food preparationPrepares serves and accounts for mealsCleans kitchen equipment and work area including floorSet up serving line and serves meals in accordance with portion sizeAccurately fulfills school orders for shipment pick pack shipAssemble various types of food and shipmentMarktag all packages shippedUnpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves andor refrigerator shelvesWash dishes trays flatware pots pans utensils and dining tablesKeep work environment clean at all times - maintains cleanliness of equipment work area and flooring in addition to work preparation and break areasEnsure adherence to food safety and facility safetyPerform quality control checks to ensure standards are metCommunicates inferior products or proceduresAble to work in team oriented environmentFollow all safety and sanitation requirementsCompletes all other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D preferredAble to accept instruction and work in a team environmentAble to communicate effectivelyPhysical walking standing reaching above shoulder lever stooping lifting carrying bending and pivotingCapable to sitting standing and walking for extended periods of timeAbility to follow direction wellAbility to lift up to 50 poundsFlexible about tasks and able to multitask and maintain a high productivity levelReliableCapable of working full day in multi-temp environments for the entire shift without restrictionsStrong ability to work collaboratively with a range of fellow workersTerms 18.75 per hourFood ServicesCafeteria Workers Contractual HourlyPlease refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and GradeStep.