Cafeteria Worker Litchfield Area

Overview

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is a partner in the RESC Alliance and works with other RESCs to support state-wide initiatives. Mission:
EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the “3C’s”, Connection, Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we reinvest the agency’s expertise, energy, and resources to amplify the benefit to our constituents.

The General Cafeteria Worker works under the supervision of the Food Service Director in the Division of Operations and reports to the kitchen manager or team leader. This is a part-time academic calendar position, 3–5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Position open until filled.

The General Cafeteria Worker will work for EdAdvance in a food service program that provides quality meals to students at one of several schools in Litchfield County. You will work with a team to provide healthy, compliant meals to students.

• Tasks include preparing food which may involve basic cooking, serving food to students, cleaning kitchen equipment and putting away stock/deliveries.
• Operate a point-of-sale system.
• Follow all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance.
• Work with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting.
• General knowledge of food and nutrition preferred.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or catering experience a plus
• Ability to operate and care for institutional/industrial equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented and keep accurate records as directed
• Possess good judgment
• Requires working independently and as a team
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

• Moves and lifts equipment weighting up to 50 pounds
• Moves throughout the school kitchen to prepare food and perform other duties
• Must be able to push and pull carts

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EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC , or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact HR.