About this role
EASTCONN's Food Services department was created in 2012 to meet our external and internal customers' demand for exceptional food services. Backed by our experienced Director of Food and Hospitality Services, Randall Mel, EASTCONN is able to provide a wide array of catering services, a successful National School Lunch Program, a School Breakfast Program and an After-School Snack Program and provide the districts with necessary supports for their food service programs.
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Job Title: Food Service/Cafeteria Worker
Hours: Full Time
Department: EASTCONN Food Services at Bridges Community School
Reports to: Director of Food and Hospitality Services
JOB DESCRIPTION
The job of the Food Service Worker was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel, operating the cash registers and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of tasks concerned with the preparation and serving of foods and beverages
Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
Washes, peels, scrapes, and cuts vegetables and fruits
Prepare a variety of foods according to supervisors' instructions, following approved NSLP Guidelines
Dishes out portions of foods on trays or plates
Cleans kitchen equipment, pots and pans, counters, and tables
Sweeps and mops floors
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Package take-out foods and/or serve food to students
Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on trays for service to students
Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets
Inform supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly
Operate P.O.S. computer , including completing credit card transactions and making accurate change
Required for appointment
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years Food Service experience preferred. Experience with National School Lunch program and CACFP preferred. ServSafe Certified preferred.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
Compensation: Placement within the range is based on factors including education, experience, licensure/certification, and internal equity, where applicable.
Benefits
EASTCONN offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees that may include:
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan (where applicable)
- Retirement plan participation
- Paid sick leave, and personal leave (as applicabl
- Employer paid life insurance and voluntary employee paid supplemental life insurance available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
Eligibility for benefits is based on position and scheduled hours.
At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us.
As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.
AA/EOE
M/F/D/V