Food Service Helper (Roving)

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,241 - 28,828; Part time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a Food Service Helper (Roving) responsible for preparing and serving food in a school cafeteria as well as cleaning kitchen areas and equipment. The role requires adherence to health and safety regulations and may involve cashiering and record keeping.

Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Food Service Helper by Civil Service and demonstrate awareness of the district's commitment to equity and social justice. Salary is $17.81/hr plus a 3.47% stipend. Hours vary based on the school’s needs.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for appointment as a Food Service Helper by Civil Service.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity in academic performance and participation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a school cafeteria.
• Clean kitchen and dining area, and utensils.
• Report to Boynton Middle School and travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of sanitary procedures in food preparation

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Basic arithmetic

Job description

Position Title

FOOD SERVICE HELPER (Roving)

Brief Description

This work involves the preparing and serving of food in a school cafeteria and the cleaning of the kitchen and dining room area, equipment and utensils. The work must be performed in accordance with all state and local laws and regulations in order to maintain proper sanitary and health conditions. The duties may also involve cashiering and simple record keeping. Employees in this class work under direct supervision. Does related work as required. Hours can vary based on the school’s needs. Must be available from 5:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. It is imperative that you be on time and maintain good attendance. Reports to Boynton Middle School. Later in the shift will be at another building, as needed, for a total of five 7-hour days.

Location

District Wide

Start Date

11/18/2025

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.

Salary

$ 17.81/hr + stipend 3.47% of salary (10 month in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement)

EEO Statement

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.