General Food Service Worker

Bristol Central High School, located in Bristol, Connecticut, is part of the Bristol Board of Education and is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging environment to foster student growth and learning. The school takes pride in not only its academic programs but also in creating a positive atmosphere for students throughout their day, including during meal times. As part of this commitment, the school employs food service workers who play a vital role in ensuring students have access to nutritious and quality meals served efficiently and in a friendly environment. The cafeteria at Bristol Central High School is a hub of activity, where quick and pleasant food service is essential to meet the needs of a large number of students daily. The food service department places a high emphasis on quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The role of General Food Service Worker at Bristol Central High School is a position designed to assist in the preparation and service of quality food to students in a timely and pleasant manner. This role is essential in supporting the cafeteria staff and ensuring the smooth operation of food service activities. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, including general food preparation, assisting with making vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and other menu items. A key aspect of the role is to help with counter setup and breakdown, as well as serving the daily menu items to students and staff. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in specific work areas, as well as the general kitchen environment, is a fundamental duty, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but involves working closely under the direction of the Director or Assistant Director of Food Services. Employment in this role is typically part-time with approximately 5.5 working hours each school day, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, making it a suitable opportunity for those seeking work within a school environment during regular daytime hours. The position offers a salary as per a negotiated contract, making it a competitive and fair wage consistent with other positions within the school district's food service department. This job is ideal for individuals who have experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation or those who are looking to work in a school cafeteria setting. The position requires good communication skills, as workers need to interact with students and other staff, and basic mathematical skills to handle measurements and transactions. Working as a General Food Service Worker at Bristol Central High School means contributing to an important part of student life by providing nutritious meals that support their health and academic success. It involves a collaborative work environment where teamwork is essential, and attention to detail is critical for food safety and quality. This role is a perfect fit for individuals who are reliable, enjoy working in a fast-paced food service environment, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service. The job also provides an opportunity for growth and experience in the food service industry within a school district setting. Applications are accepted online and internal candidates have a specified application deadline. Overall, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of an educational institution's efforts to create a healthy and welcoming cafeteria experience for students.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s
• Ability to perform operations using units of American currency and weight measurements, volume and distance