Part-Time School Food Service Specialist

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to assist in food preparation and service. Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, you will perform various tasks including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in commercial food service, be able to lift 40 pounds, and work effectively with students and staff. A compensation of $16.94 per hour is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial food preparation/service experience desirable.
• Ability to effectively follow written/verbal directions to complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas and surfaces.
• Serve daily meals and handle cashiering.

Skills

Food handling principles

Kitchen sanitation and safety

Effective communication

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:N561-2627

POSTING DATE:June 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE:May 31, 2027

POSITION:Food Service Worker Position (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO:Designated Cook Manager / School Operations Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under general supervision of school-based Food Service Manager performs duties involved in the safe preparation, serving, and storage of food, the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, cashiering, record keeping, and other related duties as required or assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Operates various kitchen equipment including, but not limited to oven, steamer, kettle, dishwasher and various other food preparation equipment.
• Assists in stocking serving lines to allow continuous flow in serving.
• Assists in receiving and storing of food items.
• Follows proper sanitary and health practices for food receiving, storage, preparation and serving.
• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing all work areas and surfaces including equipment, pots, pans, and utensils used during workday.
• Assists in properly storing leftover foods.
• May assist in preparation of daily food production records for food items prepared.
• Lunch service job tasks include serving the daily meal, cashiering, and washing dishes.
• May assist school-based food service manager in maintaining proper records related to meal counts and daily cash deposits.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Previous commercial food preparation/service experience desirable.
• Ability to effectively follow written/verbal directions to complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate safe food handling principles, kitchen sanitation and safety, and good personal hygiene.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively and courteously with students, food service department staff and school personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.The individual must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, engage in repetitive motion, and be able to lift 40 pounds. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes from freezer to oven area (0-90 degrees F).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per diem employee: $16.94/hour

EVALUATION: Annually in writing by Cook Manager or Operations Manager.

UNION AFFILIATION: None

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.