Food Service Position Cafeteria General Worker

Job Description:

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Cafeteria General Worker

LOCATION: District Wide

START DATE: August 17, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsibility to be able to work with the School Cafeteria Manager.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within a short period of time. The individual should have one to five years' experience in food service, or closely related field, with experience or training in institutional cooking.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Full knowledge of National School Breakfast and Lunch guidelines and requirements, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment preferred. Overall knowledge of all Kitchen duties. Complete knowledge of all kitchen equipment. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, school staff, students and general public. Possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff.

WORK YEAR: Based on 192 days

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the School Manager with the development of standards, methods, and procedures for the purchasing, receiving, storage and distribution of food, supplies, and equipment, food preparation, meal services, sanitation procedures. Monitor compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation and quality of food. Forecasts food and material required for the daily operations of the cafeteria. Assist with preparation and serving of daily meals. Responsible for accurate preparation and timely completion of all required reports and records. This includes, daily production records, inventories and ordering. Assists in washing dishes, pots/pans, equipment and tables. Responsible to maintain, receive and store inventory and inform staff of any necessary changes to menus as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand at an assigned location and work continuously for extended periods of time. Must be able to carry, move and put away food and supplies weighing up to forty (40) lbs. and ranging in height from 1" to 48" from the floor. Must have the stamina necessary for efficient performance of duties. Must be physically able to tolerate temperatures ranging from -10 degrees F to 40 degrees F for periods of time up to one half hour to work in the freezer.

SALARY: Per union contract

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Tacy Nettleton, Human Resources Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416.