Anticipated Long Term Substitute Food Service Helper -MS

Amherst Schools; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst Middle School in Amherst, NY is seeking a Long Term Substitute Food Service Helper to support the cafeteria team. This role offers a family-friendly schedule with school-day only shifts and a starting pay of $16 per hour.

The position reports to the Cook Manager and supports meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleaning. Applicants should be able to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk during shifts, and read/write/speak English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak the English language.
• Experience in school food service is helpful, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and service of food.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Work in the dish room, and do any related work as required.

Skills

Food prep

Dish room

Cleaning

Lifting 40 lbs

Stamina

English proficiency

Team player

School food service experience helpful

Job description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTEFOOD SERVICE HELPER

SALARY: $16per hour

HOURS: 20 hrs/week -School Days Only

LOCATION: Amherst Middle School

START DATE: November 18, 2026

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term SubstituteFood Service Helper reports to the Cook Manager. This position is an excellent choice for parents who are returning to the work force. The family friendly schedule will allow you to get your children off to school and be there to greet them as they return home.

DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assists in the preparation and service of food


• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment


• Work in the dish room, and do any related work as required


• Must be able to lift 40 pounds


• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift


• Must be able to understand, read,write and speak the English language


• Must be a team player.


• Experience in school food service is helpful, but not necessary

• Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (required for new employees) - fingerprint procedure