CAFETERIA UTILITY ASSISTANT

Bridgeport Public Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 18,582 - 26,465; Part time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is hiring a part-time Cafeteria Utility Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year at the BOE Nutrition Center. This role involves washing and sanitizing dishware, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, and supporting the food service team. The position offers $16.35 per hour for 18.75 hours per week over 42 weeks.

Ideal candidates should possess the ability to lift items and follow health protocols. Join us in providing quality meal service for our students!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift boxes, trays, and crates of dishes or supplies as required.
• Knowledge of safety and health protocols in the kitchen environment.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness and organization in a food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all dishware, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dishwashing station and utility areas.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins regularly; assist with proper waste disposal.
• Transport clean trays, dishes, and utensils to serving areas.

Job description

Overview

BOE NUTRITION CENTER

SALARY: $16.35 PER HOUR / 18.75 HOURS PER WK / 42 WEEKS

2025 - 2026 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING

CAFETERIA UTILITY ASSISTANT

BOE NUTRITION CENTER

SALARY: $16.35 PER HOUR / 18.75 HOURS PER WK / 42 WEEKS

Part-time position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all dishware, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment following safety and health protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dishwashing station and utility areas.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins regularly; assist with proper waste disposal.
• Support the food service team by transporting clean trays, dishes, and utensils to serving areas.
• Help receive, unpack, and store kitchen supplies and deliveries as needed.
• Refill handwashing and sanitation supplies (soap, paper towels, sanitizing solution).
• Maintain cleanliness of floors by sweeping, spot mopping, and ensuring no slip hazards in utility and dishwashing areas.
• Lift boxes, trays, and crates of dishes or supplies as required.
• Comply with all local and state health regulations and district policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the kitchen lead or manager.

Additional duties as necessary. Be advised that this list does not encompass all duties required and employees must be able to perform any.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive requirements, 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.

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.