ESS Substitute Food Service Worker

Iu17; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS in Somers, CT is seeking an ESS Substitute Food Service Worker to support daily meal preparation and service for K-12 students. You will work within a clean, safe kitchen, help serve meals, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and background checks, including state/FBI history and child abuse/neglect registry. Training and opportunities for professional development are provided by ESS and Somers Public Schools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must pass State/FBI Criminal History Clearance.
• Background checks and Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Clearance are required.
• Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the selection, preparation, and serving of food.
• Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; sanitation duties per regulations.
• Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following regulations.
• Assist with records keeping and ordering of supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State/FBI Criminal History Clearance

Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance

Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67

Job description

ESS Substitute Food Service Worker

Somers, CT - Somers Public Schools, Tolland County $17.68 / Hour

An ESS substitute food service worker plays an integral role in preparing and delivering meals to students in a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by the head cook/school administration in the selection, preparation, and serving of food
• Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; perform sanitation duties to ensure that all equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to state regulations
• Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following federal, state, local, and district regulations
• Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance
• Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67

When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:

• Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
• Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)
• Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)

We use this information to:

• Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications
• Conduct interviews and background checks
• Manage our recruitment and hiring processes
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.

You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day. We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.