Position: Summer 2024 School Nutrition Worker

Location: Hosmer Elementary School [must be willing to travel to any schools within the district, depending on program needs]

Dates: July 1, 2024 - August 16th, 2024 [Program start and end dates are subject to change]

Hours: Daily hours will vary and are offered on an as needed basis. Program operations are between the hours of 7:00AM - 1:30PM

Number of Positions: 4

Compensation: $19.69 - $21.25 - Current school nutrition workers will be paid $2.00 more than their normal hourly rate for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Reports to: Summer Food Service Program Manager

 

 

Job Description: 

The Watertown School Nutrition Department will be operating the Summer Food Services Program. The goal of the program is to provide nutritious meals to students enrolled in our WPS Summer Learning & Connection Programs. This position is required to work the duration of the Summer Program; as needed. Mandatory training will be provided.

 

Responsibilities:

• Serving and accounting for meals given to children
• Assists with record keeping.
• Ensures the health and safety of students and personnel by instructions in adherence to The Massachusetts Sanitary Code.
• Maintaining a clean site.
• Prepare hot and cold food and set up for service
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor to ensure a seamless summer program
• All individuals hired are required to attend a mandatory training session.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependability/good attendance
• Basic math skills
• Prior experience in quantity food production preferred
• Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lifting/carrying 30-50 pounds. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools 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 and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.