General Food Service Worker

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution seeks a General Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation and serving at Bristol Central High School. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and previous experience in large-scale cooking. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining sanitary work areas, and supporting kitchen operations. The position offers part-time hours with a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the school. Application process varies for current and new candidates, with an emphasis on meeting food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must effectively read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math operations with currency and measurements.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality food to students.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and kitchen.
• Assist in daily food preparation and serving.
• Assists in serving of daily menu items.
• Responsible for sanitation in specific work areas and general kitchen cleanup.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors.

Skills

General food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

GENERAL FOOD SERVICE WORKER, BRISTOL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Department

CAFETERIA - General Worker

Reports To

DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES

Summary

To assist in the preparation and service of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all general food preparation, serving and sanitation procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of vegetables, salads, sandwiches and other menu items.
• Assists in counter set-up and breakdown.
• Assists in serving of daily menu items.
• Responsible for sanitation in specific work areas and general kitchen cleanup.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE

Qualification Requirements

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency and weight measurements, volume and distance.

Date of Service

As soon as possible

Salary

Per negotiated contract

Hours

5.5 HOURS- 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Application

Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an internal application by January 16, 2026. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.

Metadata

• Position Type: Cafeteria/ General Food Service Worker
• Date Posted: 1/8/2026
• Location: Bristol Central High School
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Open until filled