Part Time Food Service

Newington Public Schools; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Yearly bonus based on hours worked

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave time

Job summary

Newington Public Schools is hiring part-time kitchen employees for food service roles. Starting salaries range from $18.04/hour for substitutes, $19.87/hour for elementary, and $18.49/hour for middle & high part-time staff. This 10-month position offers flexible hours with nights, weekends, and school vacations off.

Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. The role provides a uniform allowance and a yearly bonus based on hours worked, with immediate openings available. Join a fun workplace!

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Tasks include food prep, serving/cashiering, and clean-up.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job description

Workforce Diversity Statement

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community—to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices
• School Climate
• Student-Centered Learning
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access
• Fiscal Equity

Position Overview

Newington Public Schools is accepting applications for part-time substitute and permanent part-time employees working in our school kitchens. Starting salaries are $18.04/hour for substitutes, $19.87/hour for elementary part‑time employees, and $18.49/hour for middle & high part‑time employees. Tasks include food prep, serving/cashiering, and clean‑up. All new hires will begin at the substitute rate of $18.04/hour and if a permanent position is desired, once fully trained and a suitable permanent position has been determined, your pay rate would increase depending on the location.

This is a great job for individuals with school‑age kids. This is a 10 month (summers off), Monday through Friday position with nights, weekends, holidays, and school vacations off. The hours are 3.75 hours per day (typically between 10:00 and 1:45 p.m.). Good communication skills, the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced team environment, and lift up to 50 lbs. are required. Employees are eligible for a $100 uniform allowance and a yearly bonus based on hours worked as well as Connecticut Paid Sick Leave time. There are no medical benefits and you must pass a criminal background check. Kitchen experience preferred but not required. Immediate positions available! Fun place to work!

Application

To apply, please fill out an application for the part‑time food service position in the employment section of our website: www.npsct.org. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT EMAILED RESUMES. YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.