Cafeteria Worker

Westbrook; Westbrook, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Westbrook Board of Education in Westbrook, CT is seeking a part-time kitchen staff member to prepare, cook, serve and assist in accounting for nutritious meals for students and staff. The role requires following district guidelines and health program standards.

Responsibilities include procuring foods, maintaining inventory, handling deposits and financial records, and operating kitchen and office equipment.

Qualifications

• Be energetic, personable and courteous with all clientele.
• Experience in the food service industry.
• Willingness to work as part of a positive team.
• Must have High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain CT sanitation or ServSafe credentials.
• Read, add, subtract, multiply, and handle basic math.
• Stay on feet for long periods; lift 25–50 pounds; work in kitchen temperatures.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, serve and assist in accounting for nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Follow district guidelines and regulations (NSLP/Breakfast and DoPH).
• Help procure foods and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Prepare and review bank deposits and financial records.
• Operate kitchen and office equipment.

Education

High School diploma / GED

ServSafe or CT sanitation certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Approx: 22.5 hrs per week

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Be energetic, personable, and courteous with all clientele in and about the school;
• Possess demonstrated experience working in the food service industry;
• Willingness to work as part of a positive member of a team

Responsibilities include:

• Under regular supervision, preparing, cooking, serving and assist in accounting for nutritious meals to student and staff
• Follow established guidelines, procedures, standards and regulations of the District, the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program and Department of Public Health
• Assisting with procuring foods and related supplies and maintain inventory
• Prepare and/or review bank deposits and other financial records
• Operate a variety of kitchen and office equipment

Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized training and experience in institutional food service.
• Ability to obtain State of Connecticut Sanitation Certification and/or ServSafe credentials
• Must be able to read, add, subtract, multiply, divide, make change, determine time and weight.
• Stay on feet for long periods of time, work in extreme temperatures(kitchen heat, freezer cold) and life and/and or carry cartons, pots or related material weighing 25-50 pounds
• Possess basic computer skills

Health Insurance and retirement benefits are not offered with this position. Paid leave as per CT Paid Leave Act regulations.

The Westbrook Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability) genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non- discrimination laws. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Application deadline: Until filled