- Company: Boston Public Schools
- Location: Boston, Suffolk County
- Part Time
- Boston, Suffolk County
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Join Boston Public Schools as a Part-time Cafeteria Attendant at Edison K-8 School in Boston, Suffolk County. This is a 4-hour daily position running from 9am to 1pm, supporting food service operations and ensuring a welcoming dining experience for students and staff.
What This Role Involves
As a Cafeteria Attendant at Edison K-8 School, you'll be an essential member of the Food and Nutrition Services team, working directly under the Cafeteria Manager. This part-time role centers on assisting with daily meal preparation and service, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and supporting smooth cafeteria operations. Your contributions help ensure nutritious, timely meals are available to the school community each day.
What You'll Do
- Assist with food preparation and serving during your 9am–1pm shift
- Keep serving stations, counters, and equipment clean and sanitized
- Handle trays, utensils, and dishware following health and safety protocols
- Restock supplies and assist with inventory management as needed
- Provide friendly, respectful service to students and school staff
- Comply with all food safety regulations and Boston Public Schools standards
- Help set up and break down dining areas daily
- Collaborate with cafeteria team members to meet service needs
What You Bring
- Reliable attendance and commitment to a consistent 4-hour schedule
- Basic knowledge of food safety practices and willingness to follow all guidelines
- Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude toward students and colleagues
- Physical capability to stand, move, and lift throughout your shift
- Ability to follow direction from the Cafeteria Manager
- Attention to cleanliness and organizational standards
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
About Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools is the nation's oldest and one of its largest urban school systems, dedicated to delivering equitable, high-quality education across Boston's diverse neighborhoods. The district's nutrition and food service programs play a vital role in student health, wellness, and academic success. Working for Boston Public Schools means joining a mission-centered organization where every team member—including cafeteria staff—makes a meaningful impact on students' lives.
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Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States.
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine to its east, Connecticut and Rhode Island to its south, New Hampshire and Vermont to its north, and New York to its west. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of ove
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- Role Part-time Cafeteria Attendant-4hrs-9am-1pm-Edison K-8 School-FNS-(SY26-27)
- Employer Boston Public Schools
- Location Boston, Suffolk County
- Type Part Time
- Posted May 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-09
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (351 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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