Food Service Helper Dake Jr. High School (5.0 hoursday 815am-115pm 10 month)

POSITION VACANCY
POSTING DATE: May 7 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability sexual orientation veteran military status or domestic violence victim status. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617


CIVIL SERVICE DESCRIPTION

FOOD SERVICE HELPER

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry level food service position involving performance of simple routine manual work in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or other dining area. Employees of this class are also responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils and non-disposable eating utensils glassware and china. Work is performed under direct and close supervision of a higher ranking food service employee. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

Prepares ingredients for salads sandwiches and cold plates;
Portions and garnishes all desserts salads and fruits for serving;
Trims washes and prepares vegetables;
Sets up serving lines with condiments hot and cold foods and table services;
Serves food from steam table or food line in cafeteria-style operation;
Washes and sanitizes all pots pans and utensils;
Cleans and dries silver china and glassware;
Fills sugar bowls salt and pepper shakers and napkin holders and holders for utensils and straws;
Cleans dining tables of dirty dishes and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides;
Washes and sanitizes dining room tables chairs and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides;
Operates kitchen appliances and equipment;
Advises students of well-balanced meals;
Cleans kitchen and dining room area;
Serves as cashier on student faculty food service line.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the principles of a balanced diet; working knowledge of the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and the Department of Health requirements; working knowledge of portion control; working knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving food; working knowledge of proper care and safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances; working knowledge of the care and use of china silver glassware and kitchen utensils; working knowledge of the operation of industrial dish washers and the use of associate detergents; working knowledge of use and application of cleaning supplies for appliances equipment and food preparation and serving work areas; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; ability to prepare and serve food with proper regard to sanitary principles; ability to receive and make correct change; ability to deal effectively with students faculty and other diners; willingness to perform routine low-skill work; dependability; health commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000 and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

REVISED: February 19 1987