School Lunch Kitchen Specialist

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily breakfast and lunch operations in a school food service setting. You will assist in meal prep, serving, and clean-up under the direction of the CREC Food Service Coordinator.

Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment safely, helping with catering activities, maintaining records, and providing cashiering services when needed. The role may involve supervising students and collaborating with other staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and previous food service experience required.
• ServSafe/CFPM certification desirable.
• Nutrikids System a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of all lunches, breakfasts, adult meals, catering activities and a la carte meal items.
• Operates safely and efficiently all Food Service equipment in the kitchen to which he/she is assigned.
• Assists in the service of meals to students and adults.
• Instructs and interacts with other full-time and part time food service workers.
• Cleans the kitchen, related areas and equipment - such as sweeping the kitchen floor, washing and drying counters, pots, pans, utensils and equipment.
• Assists in providing a catering type service to school and community groups, as required.
• Maintains production and service records related to his/her work as required by the supervisor.
• Provides cashiering services on a student or adult line, as needed.
• May supervise students in the feeding area, as needed.
• Additional duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Food service experience

Independent work

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe / CFPM certification desirable

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Cash registers

Toasters

Nutrikids System

Job description

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily breakfast and lunch operations in a school food service setting. You will assist in meal prep, serving, and clean-up under the direction of the CREC Food Service Coordinator.

Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment safely, helping with catering activities, maintaining records, and providing cashiering services when needed. The role may involve supervising students and collaborating with other staff.