Substitute Food Service Aide

SEEM Collaborative is seeking a dependable and flexible Substitute Food Service Aide to support its schools food service program. This position plays an important role in preparing and serving nutritious breakfast and lunch meals to students with special needs. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment adapt to changing situations and maintain a safe clean and welcoming food service environment. The substitute Food Service Aide could be requested to work in any of four school locations in Stoneham Wakefield Wilmgton or Woburn.

Reports To: Cook Manager and Food Service Director

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with food cashiering and children preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use standard food service appliances and equipment.
• Familiarity with school breakfast and lunch program requirements.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and simple record-keeping procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification.

The Substitute Food Service Aide will assist with all aspects of the school food service program including:

• Assisting with the preparation cooking and service of breakfast and lunch for students with special needs.
• Preparing serving and selling food meals and snacks in accordance with established procedures and program requirements.
• Assisting with cashiering and maintaining accurate records as needed.
• Maintaining food service facilities and equipment in a neat clean safe and sanitary condition.
• Preparing food supplies and materials needed for the following day of service.
• Assisting with the cleaning of the kitchen serving areas utensils equipment and other food service areas.
• Washing down and cleaning tables following meals.
• Following all applicable food safety sanitation and health regulations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

The Food Service Aide position includes work during the regular school year and may include work during the four-week Extended Year Program (EYP).

Employment is contingent upon:

• Successful completion of ServSafe Certification requirements.
• Successful completion of a CORI background check.
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based background screening.

SEEM Collaborative 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.