Job Description

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission

EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach � grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance has over 600 employees with facility locations in Litchfield, Danbury, Plymouth, and Torrington.

What we offer employees:

• A highly collaborative work environment
• A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Generous paid time off policies
• Health & wellness programs
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Staff learning days
• Agency-wide annual celebrations

The General Cafeteria Worker works under the supervision of the Food Service Director in the Division of Operations and reports to the kitchen manager or team leader.

This position is a full time academic calendar position. 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Non-Exempt

Position open until filled / Anticipated start date Sept. 21, 2026

Position Description: The General Cafeteria Worker will be working for EdAdvance in a food service program that provides quality meals to students at Region 12. You will be part of a team that provides healthy, compliant lunches to students.

Major Responsibilities:

• Tasks include preparing food which may involve basic cooking, serving food to students, cleaning kitchen equipment and putting away stock / deliveries.
• Ability to drive and deliver meals to district Elementary Schools with EdAdvance vehicle.
• Follows all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance
• Works with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting
• General knowledge of food and nutrition preferred
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or catering experience a plus
• Ability to operate and care for institutional/industrial equipment
• Ability to drive and deliver food
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented and keep accurate records as directed
• Possess good judgment
• Requires working independently and as a team
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

Physical Requirements:

• Moves and lifts equipment weighting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive EdAdvance vehicle
• Moves throughout the school kitchen to prepare food and perform other duties.
• Must be able to push and pull carts

Application Procedure:

Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org