Substitutes - School Lunch Program - 2026/2027 SY

Danbury Public Schools CT; United States; On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools CT is seeking a Substitute School Lunch helper to assist the kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals for students and staff. The role emphasizes cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen and dining areas, with on-call assignments at multiple school sites.

Work hours average about 3.5 hours daily, typically from 8:30–11:00 and 1:00–2:00, Monday through Friday as needed. The rate is $16.94 per hour and position is not benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Basic math skills including currency exchange.

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 cleaning counters, tables, and dining furnishings.
• Assist in organizing and storing food, supplies, and equipment.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or General Manager.

Skills

Cash handling

Hygiene standards

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SCOPE

Under direct supervision, assist kitchen manager in preparing and serving nutritious, wellbalanced meals for students and staff and in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation 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 or General 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; frequent standing, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.