General Cafe Worker

Cafeteria General Worker

General Cafeteria Worker position for assignment at Southwest Elementary School (grades K-3) for 28.75 hours per week (8:00am - 1:45pm daily) Applicants should have general kitchen skills and be able to lift 40-50 pounds. Must be able to communicate well, get along with a variety of personalities and be willing to work hard. Terms of Employment: 10-month schedule, 182 work days. Salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement is $18.93 per hour. INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Regular employees of the Torrington Public Schools who are current members of the Cafeteria Workers union. (This does not include substitutes or Paraprofessionals.) To be considered for transfer, Internal Applicants must complete an online application or re-open an existing application and must submit it October 9, 2026 thru October 16, 2026 (before midnight). Be sure to click on the Save button and on Finish and Submit. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (persons who are not currently members of the TPS Cafeteria Workers union ) may apply October 9, 2026 thru October 16, 2026 (before midnight). However, IF INTERNAL APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE RECEIVED, NO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year, 182 days. Hourly Rate of Pay Range $18.93 an hour in accordance with the AFSCME Council 4 Local 1579 Collective Bargaining Agreement - Cafeteria BENEFITS: Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 12.5 Sick Days (accrued monthly), 2 Personal Days Paid Holidays for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day and Memorial Day

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Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, food and nutrition. Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, methods of quality food cookery. Ability to operate and care for cafeteria equipment. Ability to keep records, as directed. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, how to operate a cash register. Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

To be a contributing member of a team that provides a quality food service operation.

Assists the Cafeteria Manager, as directed, to prepare and serve a daily menu, adhering to established sanitation and safety guidelines. Assists in the ordering of all food and non-food items used in the facility, monitors food costs and menu adherence, inventories supplies, and notifies the cafeteria Manager of changes relative to this job requirement. Prepares food in adherence to HACCP guidelines and compliance documentation. Carries out duties related to proper cleaning and sanitizing of cafeteria tables and chairs. Follows all sanitation and health codes governing personal appearance and food handling. Carries out duties related to proper storage of food, pots, pans, utensils, and other cafeteria equipment and supplies. Demonstrates work behavior at all times that ensures positive customer/client relations. Attends meetings and training sessions as required. Performs other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position, as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or the Food Service Director.

Must work with hot ovens, sharp tools, occasionally slippery floors, and heavy objects (up to 50 pounds). Must wear required uniforms and hair restraints at all times on the job. Must give regular and consistent attendance. Performance will be evaluated by the Cafeteria Manager and/or the Food Service Director. Ten-month year and hourly rate as established by the Board.