Cafeteria Worker

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

New London Public Schools is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus and recipes. You will support lunchroom operations, ensure a clean kitchen and dining area, and assist in supervising students during meals.

This 10-month, full-time role reports to the Child Nutrition Program Director. Bilingual abilities in Spanish or Haitian Creole are a plus, and the position offers a starting rate of $17.83 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow recipe specifications and health standards.
• Customer Service is essential to create a friendly, welcoming environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals and serving of meals.
• Supervise children in lunchroom or recess areas.
• Clean Kitchen and Dining Room as needed.
• Perform cashiering duties in some positions.
• Maintain HACCP standards and district policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to: Child Nutrition Program Director

Pay starting: $17.83/hr

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 10-Month

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Position Overview: To prepare and serve food as directed.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of meals and serving of meals.
• Serves food as directed to meet the recipe specifications.
• Assists in the supervision of the children in the lunch room or recess area.
• Cleans Kitchen and Dining Room as needed.
• Performs cashiering duties in some positions.
• Maintains established departmental and district policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and health and safety standards, and HACCP standards.
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust in working with others to achieve goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to complete successfully the performance responsibilities of the position.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food, including cleaning of the kitchen area and cooking equipment.
• Able to understand written material, rules, regulations, and apply the material to the position.
• Customer Service is a major component of ensuring that the students of New London have a learning environment that is friendly, courteous and welcoming.

Physical Demands

• Standing: (Continuous) remain standing on one's feet on hard surfaces.
• Walking: (Frequent) moving from area to area.
• Lifting: (Frequent) Raising or lowering and object 5lbs to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling (Frequent) Exerting force upon and object to move that object to the desired location.
• Crouching/Squatting: (Frequent) to access food and materials from floor to waist level or counter.
• Carrying: (Frequent) transporting an object 5 to 10lbs. by hand, arm, or shoulder.
• Climbing: (Occasional) Stairs and footstools and storeroom ladders
• Reaching: (Frequent) extending the hands and arms in any direction.
• Coordination Balance: performing work using Eye/Hand/foot using any two.
• Grasping/Handling: (Continuous) seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with one's hands.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.