Food Service Helper IO 6

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a Food Service Helper IO 6 to perform food preparation and service duties while ensuring a positive customer experience. This role requires individual accountability and teamwork within a dynamic school environment, with availability from early morning hours. Candidates are expected to support a mission of academic excellence and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of sanitary procedures in food preparation.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Neatness and cleanliness in execution of duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a school setting.
• Handle customer service inquiries and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform cleaning and cashiering duties as required.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Sanitary Practices

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: Food Service Helper IO 6

Brief Description: Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving food, customer service, cleaning, cashiering and money handling. Must be able to stand long hours and must be independent. Individuals must be a team player and perform a variety of duties as required or directed. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions is necessary for recipe production and portion control record keeping. Hours can vary based on the school’s needs. Must be available from 5:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Imperative that you be on time and maintain good attendance.

Location(s):District Wide

Anticipated Start Date:8/82025

Posting Dates:6/11/2025 - 6/18/2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hours per Week: 38.5

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Labor

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Must be eligible for appointment as a Food Service Helper by Civil Service

Civil Service Requirements:

• Working knowledge of sanitary procedures in food preparation and serving; working knowledge of methods and equipment used in large scale preparation and serving of food; working knowledge of proper use of cleaning supplies and dishwashing methods; working knowledge of basic arithmetic; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; neatness; cleanliness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront| Step by step Guide

Internal EA Applicants can send their letter via email at [e-mail].

If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

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Salary Range:$18.19hr.in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.