Substitutes - School Lunch Program - 2026/2027 SY

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Lunch worker to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and dining areas, with shifts typically from morning to early afternoon.

Responsibilities include serving at the cafeteria counter, assisting in food organization and storage, and supporting the kitchen team. Must meet basic hygiene standards and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Basic math skills with the ability to exchange currency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food, clean and organize the cafeteria counter.
• Serve students and staff at the cafeteria counter.
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area.
• Assist in the organization and storage of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in keeping all areas in the kitchen and dining area neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or General Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Openings as of 7/29/2026

Substitutes - School Lunch Program - 2026/2027 SY JobID: 7255

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Lunch Program
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: All schools

SCOPE

Under direct supervision, assist kitchen manager in preparing and serving nutritious, wellbalancedmeals for students and staff and in maintaining high standards of cleanliness andsanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area.

EXAMPLE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation of food, clean and organize the cafeteria counter
• Serve students and staff at the cafeteria counter
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area
• Assist in the organization and storage of food, supplies, and equipment
• Assist in keeping all areas in the kitchen and dining area neat and clean
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager orGeneral Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• High standards of personal hygiene and sanitation
• Basic math skills with the ability to exchange currency

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Substitute School Lunch position is an hourly position that works an average of 3.5 hours per day and works on an as needed basis at a variety of school sites. The employee is required to be on call for assignments daily and travel to various schools sites. The working hours are normally anywhere from 8:30 to 11:00 in the morning to 1:00 to 2:00 in the afternoon.

RATE OF PAY:

The position currently pays $16.94/hour and is not benefit eligible.

Working Environment & Equipment Used:

The job's functions requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting (30 pounds maximum),carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling;and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequentstanding, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds.Highvolume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.