School Kitchen Aide — Meal Prep & Service

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools in Danbury, CT is hiring a Kitchen Aide to assist with nutritious school meals at Danbury High School - West Campus. You will help with food prep, service, packaging, and sanitation, following district policies and safety rules.

The role supports a kitchen team, with duties including inventory, dishwashing, and occasional substitution for the Kitchen Manager. Requires a High School Diploma and may require a QFO certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a QFO certificate if required.
• Basic math and computation skills.
• Ability to take direction and work with individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving all school meals.
• Perform routine kitchen duties including inventory checks, prep, dishwashing, and clean-up.
• Support packaging of meals for off-site service and review pack-out requests.
• Participate in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and areas.
• Follow health and safety rules and district policies.
• May substitute for Kitchen Manager during absence.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation basics

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Operate kitchen equipment

Following recipes

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Verbal communication

Professional hygiene

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Qualified Food Operator (QFO) Certificate

Job description

Danbury Public Schools in Danbury, CT is hiring a Kitchen Aide to assist with nutritious school meals at Danbury High School - West Campus. You will help with food prep, service, packaging, and sanitation, following district policies and safety rules.

The role supports a kitchen team, with duties including inventory, dishwashing, and occasional substitution for the Kitchen Manager. Requires a High School Diploma and may require a QFO certificate.