Position Type: Support Staff/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted: 6/5/2025
Location: Torrington Intermediate School
Date Available: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 06/12/2025 The Assistant Cook for Torrington Intermediate School is responsible for assisting in meal production of the campus (approximately 1000 students). 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, following the school calendar.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma with two years relevant institutional cooking. Knowledge and skills in large quantity food handling, preparation and cooking. Good understanding of institutional kitchen operation/management. Familiarity with public school breakfast and lunch operation and guidelines.
- Ability to communicate courteously, effectively and efficiently with a variety of individuals, including students, staff and administrators.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, and supervisors.
- Dependability, punctuality and initiative are essential.
- ServSafe Certified or working towards certification. Must have valid certification within 90 working days from date of hire or transfer.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assist the Cook in performing a wide range of cooking tasks associated with the preparation of student meals.
- Ensure high standards of service and food quality; serve students/staff appetizing food.
- Ensure that foods are maintained at proper temperatures for storing and serving.
- Monitor all foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance.
- Ensure that established health and safety procedures are followed. Keep abreast of changing requirements.
- Assist in cleaning and inventory all equipment and supplies at the end of the school year.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Cook for his/her campus.
Physical Demand:
- Constantly required to stand, walk, use hands.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch
- Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year, 182 days. Salary is $19.11 an hour, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement between the Torrington Board of Education and AFSCME Council 4 Local - Cafeteria Employees
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
June 6, 2025 thru June 12, 2025 (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 June 6, 2025 thru June 12, 2025 (before midnight). However,
IF INTERNAL APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE RECEIVED, NO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. TRANSFORM TORRINGTON TOGETHER
At Torrington Public Schools we believe the uniqueness of each individual contributes to the success of all our students. The evolving Torrington community is rich in culture, history and diversity. We know through experience that the exchange of different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a safe and empowering learning environment where students can engage as their authentic selves. Fostering a willingness to understand and appreciate others promotes critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and compassion for all people, preparing them for success in a dynamic global environment.
This all starts with a diverse and inclusive staff environment, and all we are missing is YOU. Posted in accordance with the provisions of the Master Agreement between the Torrington Board of Education and Local 1579. The Torrington Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as set forth in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Torrington Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact Kimberly A. Schulte, Director of Human Resources, at Torrington Public Schools, 355 Migeon Avenue, Torrington Connecticut or -2327, ext. 1636.
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