About this role
WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
JOB POSTING
Title: Food Service Manager - Happy Hollow
Position Summary
Do you love helping kids eat healthy, delicious meals? We are looking for a friendly and organized Food Service Manager to lead our Happy Hollow cafeteria team!
In this role, you will help create appealing line service, prepare meals, order food, and keep our kitchen clean and safe for over 600 students daily. You will make sure every student gets a healthy breakfast and lunch every day.
Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to)
- Lead the Team: Help, train, and guide the kitchen staff every day.
- Prepare Meals: Cook and serve healthy breakfasts and lunches for students and staff.
- Order Supplies: Keep track of food inventory and order supplies so we never run out.
- Follow Safety Rules: Keep the kitchen super clean and follow all health and safety guidelines.
- Manage Budgets: Keep track of food costs and simple paperwork.
- Create a Welcoming Space: Greet students with a smile and make the cafeteria a happy place to eat.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience working in a busy kitchen, cafeteria, or food service role.
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to get certified after hire).
- A warm, friendly attitude and love for working around kids.
- Good communication and basic computer skills.
Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.
Work Schedule and Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage/annual salary, $28.50 per hour
- 5 days a week, 37.5 hours per week
- 191 Work Days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off, holidays, and school breaks.
- Retirement plan options.
Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.
WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.
Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.