On-Call School Cafeteria Food Service Substitute

Windsor Public Schools; Wilson (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Public Schools in Windsor, CT is seeking On-Call Substitute Food Service Workers to support district cafeterias. Duties include food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, stocking, and other general cafeteria tasks. This is an on-call position with hours varying by school needs.

You will report to the Cook-Manager, Assistant Cook-Manager, and Food Service Director, and you'll help ensure safe, nutritious meals for students while maintaining sanitation and friendly service.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, cafeteria, or food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Cashiering or POS experience preferred; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of daily menu items according to recipes, production guidelines, and established procedures.
• Prepare appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner for each lunch service.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices at all times.
• Assist with portion control and attractive presentation of food.
• Help minimize food waste through proper preparation and production practices.
• Follow National School Lunch Program requirements, including understanding Offer vs. Serve and the required meal components.
• Set up and maintain hot and cold food service areas.
• Serve meals to students in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain proper food temperatures throughout meal service.
• Ensure serving areas are stocked with appropriate utensils, condiments, and supplies.
• Help maintain an efficient serving line and prevent unnecessary delays.
• Operate the school meal point-of-sale (POS) system when assigned.
• Accurately process student meal transactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student account information.
• Provide courteous and professional service to students and staff.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, counters, serving areas, and equipment.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and food service equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment when assigned.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Properly clean and maintain kitchen and cafeteria areas throughout the workday.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Maintain refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and workspaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Properly handle and store food to maintain quality and food safety.
• Work cooperatively with the Cook-Manager and other Food Service staff.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, and school personnel.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude in a fast-paced school cafeteria environment.
• Follow instructions and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Cashier/POS experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Windsor Public Schools in Windsor, CT is seeking On-Call Substitute Food Service Workers to support district cafeterias. Duties include food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, stocking, and other general cafeteria tasks. This is an on-call position with hours varying by school needs.

You will report to the Cook-Manager, Assistant Cook-Manager, and Food Service Director, and you'll help ensure safe, nutritious meals for students while maintaining sanitation and friendly service.