Food Service Assistant

Appone; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Gavras Center is seeking a Food Service Assistant for a part-time schedule (15–25 hours per week), primarily mornings Monday through Friday. Duties include serving breakfast and lunch, portion control, and maintaining clean prep and serving areas in alignment with health codes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and NY OCFS clearance, with responsibilities centered on safe food handling and adherence to district guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OCFS clearance including state and federal background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Serve school breakfast and lunch and measure portions.
• Ensure menu items meet nutritional requirements and quantities.
• Maintain cafeteria and serving areas in good condition.
• Clean kitchen and working areas at start and end of shifts and throughout the day.
• Store prepared food and serve to students during meals.
• Follow food handling guidelines to prevent illnesses.
• Assist with simple inventory counts and ordering as needed.
• Maintain kitchen area in compliance with NY state and Cayuga County Health Departments requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Follow directions

Safety rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

OCFS background clearance

Job description

EOE Statement Our agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Salary

$16.25 - $17.00/hour

Job Description

The Food Service Assistant perfoms a variety of routine food preparation duties such as serving and storing meals and maintaining food prepaeration areas in accordance with state and county health codes. This is a part-time, 25 hours per week position (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Essential Functions

• Serve school breakfast and lunch and prepare pre-determined portion measurements
• Ensure menu items are prepared in correct quantities and meet nutritional requirements
• Maintain cafeteria and serving areas in a satisfactory condition
• Clean kitchen and working areas at the beginning and end of the shifts and throughout the day.
• Store prepared food and serve food to students during meal/snack times.
• Ensure food preperation and handling guidelines are observed to prevent foodborne and other illnesses.
• Help clear soiled trays
• Assist management in simple inventory counts, ordering, and similar information.
• Help maintain kitchen area in accordance with NY state and Cayuga County Health Departments requirements

Supervisory Duties

None.

Other Duties

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Child Care Director.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clearance from the NYS Office of Children's and Family Services (OCFS) which includes NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Statewide Central Register Database Check, NYS Justice Center and Fingerprinting required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Customer and service oritentation skills
• Active listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to listen to and follow directions
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines

Physical Demands & Work Enviroment

• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently throughout the day
• Ability to react quickly, which may include but is not limited to stooping, bending, sitting, standing, stretching, walking and running.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Location Gavras Center - Children's Program

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Category Operations

Number of Openings 1

Position Food Service Assistant

Division E. John Gavras Center

Req Number OPE-26-00025

This position is currently accepting applications.