Cafeteria Worker

Regional School District #4; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex Elementary School is seeking a Cafeteria Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations and ensures USDA and health department compliance.

The position involves helping prepare and serve meals, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with deliveries and cashiering. Start date is as soon as possible; application remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Support the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations, following USDA and health department requirements.
• Assist in food prep, serving, and sanitation to ensure safe, clean service.
• Assist in receiving and stocking food and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafeteria Manager to prepare and serve a daily menu.
• Assist in preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assist in daily setup and breakdown of kitchen and service area.
• Maintain sanitation and health code compliance for appearance and handling.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and cashiering duties.
• Knowledge of ordering food items and supplies.

Skills

Food service

Cashiering

Food safety

Customer service

Stocking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Essex Elementary School

Summary: Responsible for supporting the School Cafeteria Manager and providing assistance in the operation and functions of the cafeteria in compliance with mandated USDA and health department requirements.

2026-2027 Vacancy

Cafeteria Worker

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafeteria Manager, as directed, to prepare and serve a daily menu.
• Assists in preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in the daily set-up and breakdown of kitchen and service area.
• Adheres to all sanitation and health codes governing personal appearance and food handling, including duties related to proper storage of food, and use of equipment and supplies
• Assists in the receiving of food and supply deliveries.
• Carries out cashiering and related duties.
• Knowledge of and ability to order food items and supplies, etc.

Start date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: Open until filled