Food Service Worker - Anticipated

Colchester School District; Malletts Bay (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester School District in Colchester, Vermont is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker for full-time hours (30+ per week) to support breakfast and lunch programs under the Head Cook. The role requires preparing, serving, and assisting with related duties in the school cafeteria.

The Food Service Worker will operate the POS system, assist with meal preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; plus one year of related food service experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and parents.
• Basic computer skills and POS familiarity.
• Ability to handle currency and basic math.
• Dependable with punctuality and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food for breakfast and lunch.
• Set up and stock work areas with ingredients and equipment.
• Operate the POS computer system.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing duties in the cafeteria.
• Maintain orderly dining and cafeteria areas.
• Follow district policies and safety procedures.
• Support with daily reporting and lunch program improvements.

Skills

Reading & writing

Customer service

POS familiarity

Basic math

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Hygiene & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

Food Service Worker - Anticipated

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929887
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker - Full Time (30+ hours)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Food Service Worker reports to the Head Cook on a daily basis. He/she is responsible for the preparation and serving of school breakfast and lunch programs as well as related activities in assigned building.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grade A. Non-Exempt (hourly) - Pay rate based on experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

REPORTS TO: Head Cook

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Food Service Director in collaboration with the Head Cook and consistent with the process described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic education (high school or equivalent), plus one year of related food service experience
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees
• Basic computer skills preferred, to include the ability to learn “Point of Sale” system
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide currency
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to resolve routine problems
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, staff, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents and outside agencies
• Dependability, punctuality and initiative are essential
• Good personal hygiene
• Commitment to School District’s Vision Plan

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparation of appetizing food in accordance with prescribed methods
• Perform routine food preparation tasks, such as cutting up fruits and vegetables, making and wrapping sandwiches and salads
• Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment
• Prepare, setup, stock and package foods for food/beverage serving line and/or snack bar
• Set up components of salad bar, and prepare salads for salad bar
• Operate point of sale computer system
• Assist in taking phone orders and preparing them for delivery (CHS only)
• Assist with daily cleaning duties in cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans, cleaning up lines at end of meal shift, and putting away/disposing of leftovers. Organize food service and dining areas
• Comply with State Sanitation Guideline requirements stating that all employees shall keep clean and wear clean clothes (including an apron) while engaging in handling food, drink, utensils or equipment. The use of caps, hairnets, headbands, pins or other hair restraints is required for all food handlers
• Adhere to work safety procedures
• Wear school district employee identification badge at all times
• Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner
• Assist in maintaining order in the cafeteria as needed, ensuring that students conduct themselves in accordance with established cafeteria rules. Report unusual problems to the Head Cook and Food Service Director
• Accurately complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, forms, etc.
• Make recommendations to the Head Cook or Food Service Director for improvements to the lunch program
• Follow all district policies and procedures
• Assume other duties as assigned by Head Cook or Food Service Director

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Constantly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Exposed to mechanical moving parts, fumes or airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to extreme cold and heat
• Regularly exposed to risk of electric shock and vibration
• Noise level is moderate to loud

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Constantly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch
• Frequently required to taste or smell
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 to $21 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Welcome to Colchester School District

Colchester School District includes one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools. It is located on Lake Champlain and offers a variety of recreational activities. It is 10 minutes to the city of Burlington. Please visit our website to find out more about our district.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Steve Davis
• P.O. Box 27
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
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