Cafeteria Worker at Region 12 School District

General Cafeteria Worker

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups 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 are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Title: General Cafeteria Worker

Shepaug High School, Washington CT

Reports to: Kitchen Manager or team leader who works under the Food Service Director

Part time: 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, Academic Calendar

Position open until filled / Anticipated start date Nov. 17, 2025

Position Description: The General Cafeteria Worker will be working for EdAdvance in a food service program that provides quality meals to students at Region 12 (Shepaug High School). You will be part of a team that provides healthy, compliant lunches to students. Major Responsibilities:

• Tasks include preparing food which may involve basic cooking, serving food to students, cleaning kitchen equipment and putting away stock / deliveries.
• Ability to drive and deliver meals to district Elementary Schools with EdAdvance vehicle.
• Follows all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance.
• Works with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting.

General knowledge of food and nutrition preferred

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or catering experience a plus
• Ability to operate and care for institutional/industrial equipment
• Ability to drive and deliver food
• 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

Physical Requirements:

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

Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

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