6.5 Cafeteria Worker

Meriden School District; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriden School District is seeking a cafeteria worker to assist in preparing and serving meals in our school kitchens. You will also clean and sanitize stations, operate a cash register, and stock supplies.

The role requires being on your feet most of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants should be able to follow written and oral instructions, work with food service equipment, and maintain health standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food techniques.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate food service equipment, including computerized cash registers.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain good health and avoid communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of all meals.
• Clean and sanitize work stations.
• Run a cash register.
• Put stock away.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Skills

Food techniques

Cash register operation

Equipment operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Health awareness

Tools

Cash register

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

A cafeteria worker assists in the preparation and serving of all meals. Other duties include: cleaning and sanitizing work stations, running a cash register, putting stock away, and any other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager. A cafeteria worker performs duties that require lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds in weight and being on your feet for the workday.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have knowledge of food techniques, be able to follow written and oral instructions, and operate food service equipment, including computerized cash registers. Applicants should show accuracy and ability in working with figures, manual dexterity and be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be in good health and free of communicable diseases.

SALARY:

per 2026-2027 Salary Schedule

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, VETERAN OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASS STATUS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IN ANY OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.