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 Cafeteria Cook 2 at Torrington Intermediate School (grades 4-6, approximately 1000 students), 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, following the school calendar.
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Assists the Cafeteria Manager, as directed, to prepare and serve daily menu items, in compliance with established sanitation and safety guidelines.
- Works with the Cafeteria Manager to implement NSLP (National School Lunch Program) SBP (School Breakfast Program) and provide compliant meals.
- Assists in the ordering of all food and non-food items used in the facility through consistent communication with the Cafeteria Manager, monitors food costs and menu adherence, and monitors inventories of supplies and food.
- Prepares food in adherence to HACCP guidelines and compliance documentation.
- 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 kitchen equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates work behavior at all times that ensures positive customer/client relations.
- Attends meetings and training sessions to meet USDA Required Professional Standards.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position, as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or the Food Service Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, food and nutrition.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, methods of quality food cooking.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, methods of large quantity and batch cooking.
- Ability to operate and care for cafeteria equipment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain ServSafe Certification.
- Must be able to read recipes and convert measurements to provide correct portions.
- Must possess strong math skills to be able to convert weights and measures to serving sizes.
- Ability to keep records, as directed
- Ability to tolerate short periods of cold and hot temperatures.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must work with hot ovens, sharp tools, occasionally slippery floors, and heavy objects (up to 50 pounds). Must wear required uniforms, non-slip footwear and hair restraints at all times on the job. Must give regular and consistent attendance.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year, 182 days. Salary is $22.15 per 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.
Attachment(s):
- Cafeteria Cook 6-2-2025.docx