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Food Service Worker #NC-5340-0899

Date Opened
Monday, June 01, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
Food Service
Salary
  • $17.92
Employment Type
  • Part-Time
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Introduction

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The incumbent is responsible for performing routine tasks in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria.

This is a part-time position working in the Waterbury School System 10-months a year during school hours up to 15-25 hours per week. This position does not provide health insurance benefits. 

Under the direct supervision of a Cafeteria Manager or designee is responsible for the preparation and service of food in compliance with policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and governing regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Helps to cart, clean and prepare food, retrieves milk and places in cooler;

Prepares, sells and serves students breakfast, lunch and ala carte items;

Counters food and serves students as they pass through the cafeteria line, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and safe food handling guidelines are adhered to;

Detects and reports improperly prepared food and food that does not meet standards;

Retrieves, stocks, cleans and organizes storeroom and cooler supplies and equipment;

Reviews stock inventory levels, conducts physical inventories, maintains inventory records and reports status of inventory stock to Food Service Department monthly;

Detects and reports defective and/or damaged equipment or products to Food Service Department;

Operates and monitors for properly functioning food service equipment;

Operates Point-of-Sale (POS) system generating daily reports and preparing cash drawer for deposit;

Assists in training Lunch Aides and Food Service Workers in food service operations;

Strips carts/trays, sorts, cleans and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, cooking and serving utensils, operates and unloads dishwasher, 
inspects washed items for cleanliness and breakage and stores clean items;

Collects and disposes of trash in accordance with Executive Order and recycling guidelines;

Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with all regulatory and sanitation standards;
Performs other related work as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

 

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

 

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

Depth Perception

X

 

 

 

Standing

 

 

 

X

Color Distinction

X

 

 

 

Walking

 

 

 

X

Peripheral Vision

X

 

 

 

Sitting

 

X

 

 

Driving

X

 

 

 

Lifting

 

 

X

 

Physical Strength:

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

X

 

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Pushing

 

 

X

 

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Pulling

 

 

X

 

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

X

 

 

 

Balancing

 

X

 

 

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

X

 

 

 

Stooping

 

 

X

 

Environmental Conditions

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

X

 

 

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

X

 

 

 

Crouching

 

 

X

 

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

X

 

 

 

Crawling

X

 

 

 

Temperature Changes

 

X

 

 

Reaching

 

 

X

 

Wetness

 

X

 

 

Handling

 

 

X

 

Humidity

 

X

 

 

Grasping

 

 

X

 

Extreme Noise or Vibration

X

 

 

 

Twisting

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Chemicals

X

 

 

 

Feeling

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

X

 

 

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

X

 

 

 

Hearing

 

 

 

 

Exposure to bodily fluids

X

 

 

 

Repetitive Motion

 

 

X

 

Exposure to dampness

X

 

 

 

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

 

 

 

 

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

X

 

 

 

Visual Acuity/Near

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Hazards

X

 

 

 

Visual Acuity/Far

 

 

 

 

Physical danger or abuse

X

 

 

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

 

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the Agreement between the City of Waterbury and CSEA Local 2001 Service Employees International Union.

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