Position Type: Food Services/Cafe Worker
Date Posted: 7/2/2026
Location: Districtwide
Closing Date:
06/30/2027WORKFORCE 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 EquityWe 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 $18.04/hour for substitutes, $19.87/hour for elementary part-time employees and $18.49/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 $18.04/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.orgWE WILL NOT ACCEPT EMAILED RESUMES - YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.
