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Danbury Public Schools

Substitutes - School Lunch Program - 2026/2027 SY

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A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.

$35,235 / year median in Connecticut

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Job Description

JobID:
7255
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Lunch Program Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
All schools SCOPE Under direct supervision, assist kitchen manager in preparing and serving nutritious, wellbalanced meals for students and staff and in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area.
EXAMPLE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the preparation of food, clean and organize the cafeteria counter Serve students and staff at the cafeteria counter Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area Assist in the organization and storage of food, supplies, and equipment Assist in keeping all areas in the kitchen and dining area neat and clean Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or General Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent High standards of personal hygiene and sanitation Basic math skills with the ability to exchange currency
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Substitute School Lunch position is an hourly position that works an average of 3.5 hours per day and works on an as needed basis at a variety of school sites. The employee is required to be on call for assignments daily and travel to various schools sites. The working hours are normally anywhere from 8:30 to 11:00 in the morning to 1:00 to 2:00 in the afternoon.
RATE OF PAY
The position currently pays $16.94/hour and is not benefit eligible.
Working Environment & Equipment Used:
The job's functions requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting (30 pounds maximum), carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply On-line http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us