CAFETERIA AIDE I

Bridgeport Public Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 19,994 - 24,437; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Aide I for the 2024-2025 school year. This position includes assisting in all phases of cafeteria operations, preparing and serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager certification within 6 months. Join a committed team and make a difference in the lives of students!

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtain Certification as a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of cafeteria operations.
• Prepare and serve food for established menus.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area and food service equipment.
• Complete daily reports on meals served.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning and sanitation

Following regulations

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

Job description

SALARY - $22,216.00 (STEP 1)

2024 - 2025 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING

CAFETERIA AIDE I

BOE NUTRITION CENTER

Salary - $22,216.00 (STEP 1)

Assist in all phases of cafeteria operations; the preparing and serving of foods for established menus; the care and cleaning of all equipment used in these operations; the keeping of records as required and assigned by immediate supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Elementary and Middle School Cafeteria Employee:

• Prepares hot and cold packs, makes sandwiches; slices meats; mixes food; washes fruits and vegetables; opens cans; prepares salads, soups and desserts; cups fruit; helps the cook and baker; serves food; works registers; maintains clean and sanitary conditions in all work areas, including refrigerators, freezers, stock rooms, cafeterias and storerooms.
• Adheres to Federal, State and City School Lunch regulations and policy.
• Counts and checks all deliveries and correctly stores all food and non-food items.
• Prepares, heats, and serves student and adult lunches.
• Operates food heating and cooling equipment.
• Maintains accountability for all employees and adult lunches and milk served every day.
• Completes a daily report as to the amount of each meal component and the number of lunches and milk received, served, retained, and returned.
• Collects and deposits monies received from the sale of lunches and milk.
• Is responsible for the cleanliness of the general kitchen area and of all foodservice equipment.
• Follows sanitary and health regulations in the area of personal hygiene, and when handling and serving food.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and obtain a Certification as a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) within 6 months of hire date.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

• This position, salary and step are in accordance with the Agreement between the City of Bridgeport and Local R1-200, National Association of Government Employees (NAGE).

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.