Food Service General Worker

Bloomfield Public School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,419,000 - 25,486,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomfield Public Schools is hiring a Food Services/General Worker for East Granby Middle/High School. The role is 18.75 hours per week at a $17.61 hourly wage, within a 10-month school year (183 days). Start date is August 2026, with full duties of food prep, service, and sanitation.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED (preferred) and willingness to learn. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Responsible for general food preparation, serving, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
• Assists with preparing vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches, and other menu items.
• Sets up hot and/or cold food areas.
• Performs cleaning duties: sweeping, cleaning equipment/work areas, dishwashing, pot washing.
• Assists in receiving and storing food items; ability to lift/move up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily menu items.
• Assist in setup of food areas and maintaining sanitation.
• Perform cleaning duties and proper dishwashing procedures.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and inventory of food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Food Services/ General Worker
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location: To be determined
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

July 16, 2026

Applications from qualified local candidates for the general worker (18.75 hours/week)

position at East Granby Middle/ High School. This position is open until filled.

Work Year: 10-month position 183 days (including 1-day training, school opening, and cleaning day)

Work Day: 3.75 hours per day/18.75 hours per week (10:00 am to 1:45 pm)

Hourly Wage: $17.61

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Duties:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Responsible for all general food preparation, serving, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
• Assists with preparing vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches, and other menu items.
• Sets up hot and/or cold food areas.
• Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping floors, cleaning equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing.
• Assists in receiving and storing food items. Ability to lift/move up to 30 pounds.
• Assists in serving of daily menu items.
• Cashiering experience is desired, but not required. Willingness to learn.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively and courteously with students, food service department staff, and school personnel
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.

Effective Date: Start of 2026/2027 school year (August 2026)

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Bloomfield Public Schools encourages applicants who do not meet the stated qualifications but believe that they possess equivalent qualifications to submit, in addition to their resume, written statements indicating how their background and experience qualify them for the position.Bloomfield Public Schools will consider equivalents of the stated minimal qualifications.Bloomfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bloomfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. An applicant may request any needed accommodation to participate in the job application process. A ten‑day notification is required to arrange for such accommodation.