School Lunch Kitchen Aide — Prep, Serve & Clean

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen Aide for Danbury High School - West Campus. This role supports meal prep and service, ensuring safety, sanitation, and accuracy in packaging and distribution of school meals. The position requires basic math, good communication, and teamwork.

You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks, maintain safety standards, and may substitute for the Kitchen Manager. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30a–1:00p, at $21.03/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Qualified Food Operator (QFO) Certificate, if required.
• Basic math and computation skills.
• Ability to take direction, learn quickly, and work effectively with individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving all school meals as directed, including food preparation tasks such as washing, chopping, and peeling.
• Perform routine kitchen duties including inventory checks, daily foodservice preparation, dishwashing, and general kitchen clean-up.
• Support the preparation and packaging of meals for off-site service, including reviewing pack-out requests and ensuring accuracy.
• Participate in the routine cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment, food prep stations, and storage areas.
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to students' food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain respectful, positive communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Follow all District policies and procedures, including confidentiality and food safety regulations.
• Adhere to all required health and safety rules and procedures.
• May be asked to substitute for the Kitchen Manager in their absence.
• Attend required staff meetings and in-service training (including summer sessions).
• Perform other food service-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Food handling safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen Aide for Danbury High School - West Campus. This role supports meal prep and service, ensuring safety, sanitation, and accuracy in packaging and distribution of school meals. The position requires basic math, good communication, and teamwork.

You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks, maintain safety standards, and may substitute for the Kitchen Manager. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30a–1:00p, at $21.03/hour.