Food service Jobs in Hartford, CT

Position Type :

Food Services / Cafe Worker

Date Posted : 7 / 9 / 2025

Location : Districtwide

Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2026

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of :

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

Newington Public Schools is accepting applications for part-time substitute and permanent part-time employees working in our school kitchens. Starting salaries are $17.51 / hour for substitutes, $19.29 / hour for elementary part-time employees and $17.95 / hour for middle & high part-time employees. Tasks include food prep, serving / cashiering and clean-up. All new hires will begin at the substitute rate of $17.51 / hour and if a permanent position is desired, once fully trained and a suitable permanent position has been determined, your pay rate would increase depending on the location.

This is a great job for individuals with school-age kids. This is a 10 month (summers off), Monday through Friday position with nights, weekends, holidays and school vacations off. The hours are 3.75 hours per day (typically between 10 : 00 - 1 : 45 p.m.). Good communication skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, and lift up to 50 lbs. are required. Employees are eligible for a $100 uniform allowance and a yearly bonus based on hours worked as well as Connecticut Paid Sick Leave time. There are no medical benefits and you must pass a criminal background check. Kitchen experience preferred but not required. Immediate positions available! Fun place to work!

To apply, please fill out an application for the part-time food service position in the employment section of our website : www.npsct.org

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