Seeking a Dining Hall Coordinator to join our team.
25th February, 2026
WHY NHCS? Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
What is the Dining Hall Coordinator role?
The Dining Hall Coordinator plays a critical role in creating a welcoming, organized, and efficient dining experience for students and staff. This position ensures that meal service runs smoothly each day, supporting both operational excellence and a positive school culture.
This position is based at our Centre St. Campus and follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that this is a 10-month, non-exempt position. The hourly rate ranges from $23.34 to $28.71, with final placement determined by experience and qualifications.
Is this you?
In this role, you will:
Have preivious experience with school-based dining
Strong skills building warm relationships with students
Working knowledge of at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole
Implement safe food service procedures for daily breakfast and lunch service.
Partner closely with the Dean of Campus Operations to coordinate meal ordering, food safety compliance, and quality control.
Unpack, sort, reheat, and serve pre-packaged school-purchased meals (no cooking required; meals are pre-made and require thawing or reheating only).
Maintain accurate records of meal deliveries and service documentation.
Track and report key data, including daily food waste and relevant student feedback.
Ensure that only pre-approved food and beverages are served in the Dining Hall in alignment with Operations and School Administration guidelines.
Prepare the Dining Hall for daily service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
Uphold rigorous sanitation standards across all kitchen areas, food preparation spaces, and food service equipment.
Maintain daily temperature logs for refrigeration units, freezers, food warmers, and milk storage.
Supervise and support students during meal service, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
Ensure that only authorized staff handle food and food products.
Assist colleagues with lunch monitoring and clean-up duties as needed.
Support safety procedures, including fire drills and emergency evacuations.
Clean and close the Dining Hall following each meal period.
Assist with daily dismissal procedures to ensure the Dining Hall is cleared at the end of each school day.
Maintain current ServSafe certification.
You are able to start August 2026.
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.
We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.
Application Process Thank you for your interest in our school. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and look forward to hearing from you. Please send a cover letter and resume using the provided link.