Cafeteria Worker-10 month position

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Job summary

Vernon Public Schools is hiring a Cafeteria Worker for the elementary school with a 10-month position. The role supports the cafeteria manager and staff to ensure a clean, nutritious, and pleasant cafeteria experience for students.

Responsibilities include food preparation assistance, serving, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary areas while upholding district standards. The position runs 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with health benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in school cafeteria or food service preferred
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in preparation of food
• Maintain sanitary work area (clean counters, equipment, tray stations)
• Serve food
• Wash pots, pans, utensils and other food prep materials
• Maintain serving area with proper utensils and condiments
• Adhere to sanitary standards in work and attire
• Report suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Maintain a pleasant, cooperative work atmosphere

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Food service

Job description

Cafeteria Worker-10 month position

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939689 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 25, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Welcome to Vernon Public Schools: where students learn, achieve, and succeed! Position: Cafeteria Worker - Elementary School- 10-month position

The Administration is seeking a person qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the VernonPublic Schools. The cafeteria worker will support the cafeteria manager and other staff to achieve a clean, nutritious, and pleasurable cafeteria experience for students.

Essential job functions include:

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in preparation of food
• Maintain sanitary work area:i.e., clean counters, equipment, tray stations, etc.
• Serve food
• Wash pots, pans, utensils and other food prep materials
• Maintain serving area as needed with proper utensils, condiments, etc.
• Adhere to all sanitary standards in both work and attire as stipulated during training
• Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain a pleasant, cooperative work atmosphere

Salary and Benefits: $17.95per bargaining unit agreement (see attached).Please see attached job responsibilities and job description.Health Benefits are included with this position. Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Start date: Position to start as soon as possible

Other job requirements: Must be able to operate kitchen equipment and work in fast-paced environment.

Internal applicants will have preference.

Vernon Public Schools is seeking talented and passionate educators to join our team. By recruiting a diverse faculty and staff that is more representative of the experiences and backgrounds of students, we diversify our workforce, decrease opportunity gaps, and improve outcomes for all our students. Our commitment to equity allows us to achieve our Mission to ensure that every student can become an independent learner and a productive contributor to society.

Position Type: Full-time

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vernon Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information

• Erica Matusiewicz , Human Resources Specialist
• 30 Park Street
• Vernon, Connecticut 06066
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]