General Cafeteria Worker Wamogo Regional

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.
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 position is a part time academic calendar position.
Position open until filled / Anticipated start date March 11, 2024
Position Description: The General Cafeteria Worker will be working for EdAdvance in a food service program that provides quality meals to students at Wamogo Regional 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.
• Performs assigned tasks in designated areas
• Follows all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance
• Works with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting
• Requires general knowledge of food and nutrition
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or catering experience
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work entire shift on your feet
• Must be able to push and pull carts

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
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 20250-9410, 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@edadvance.org

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.
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 position is a part time academic calendar position.
Position open until filled / Anticipated start date March 11, 2024
Position Description: The General Cafeteria Worker will be working for EdAdvance in a food service program that provides quality meals to students at Wamogo Regional 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.
• Performs assigned tasks in designated areas
• Follows all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance
• Works with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting
• Requires general knowledge of food and nutrition
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or catering experience
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work entire shift on your feet
• Must be able to push and pull carts

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
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 20250-9410, 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@edadvance.org