Summer Meal Program Positions - summer 2026
$45,760–$52,000 year
On-site · Dalton, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Summer Meal Program positions in Dalton, MA for summer 2026: Summer Cook Supervisor (1) and Summer Cook (2) on a 15 hours/week schedule from July 6, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Responsibilities include portioning foods, preparing per recipes, dishwashing, monitoring food temperatures, serving, cleaning, HACCP compliance, and assisting with inventory as directed; reports to Food Service Director; hours and wages per hour as posted.
Required Qualifications
- Food Handlers Certification preferred (but will train)
- Ability to read and communicate in English
- Accurately count, weigh, and measure
- Follow instructions and take initiative
- Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally
- Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner
- Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed
- Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.)
- Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink
- Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions
- Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed
- Disassemble serving line and clean serving area
- Discard or properly store left-over foods
- Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines
- Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed
- Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned
- Perform cleaning tasks as assigned
- Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations
- Utilize proper hand washing techniques
- Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled
- Complete other tasks as assigned
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