About this role
The Westborough Public Schools seek a talented Long-term substitute Cafeteria Manager to join our caring staff at Mill Pond Intermediary School (G4-6) 8/24 - 11/25/2026 with possibility of extension The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.
• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.
With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL WPS EMPLOYEES ONLY Job Title: Cafeteria Manager Reports to: Director of Food Services Department: Mill Pond Cafeteria Work Year: School year, 184 days FLSA Status: non-exempt, benefits eligible Salary Range: Food Services Salary Scale Hourly pay per food service contract & experience
Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quaity food service is provided at all times. Manages all aspects of the food service operation with guidance from the Food Service Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares high quality food items according to standardized recipes and instuctions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning,meeting outlines standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
• Cooks and tastes all prepared food items and ensures food quality
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food handling procedures
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supple items are stored perstandards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
• Handles production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
• Orders and receivies of all food and supplies as required
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Trains and develops skills of food service workers and preparers
• School Food Service Experience preferred
• Serve Safe Certified preferred
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The cafeteria manager supervisors the cafeteria staff in concert with the Director of Food Services The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law. revised 7/14/26