Senior Food Service Helper Floater - 2026-2027 School Year (Permanent Position)

Greece Central School District; North Greece (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Greece Central School District is seeking a Senior Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation and service. This role pays $18.00/hr and requires graduation from high school along with experience or relevant certification in food service.

Responsibilities include serving food, cashiering, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and staff. Daily attendance is expected. This position is crucial in maintaining the quality of food service within the school district.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in large scale food service, or relevant certificate with 18 months experience.
• Candidates qualifying with a certificate must submit when applying.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive food preparation.
• Serve food from steam table or food line.
• Major cashier for breakfast and lunch.
• Wash and sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Perform various kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to prepare and serve food using accepted sanitary practices

Ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and co-workers

Ability to operate kitchen appliances and equipment

Willingness to perform a variety of kitchen duties

Daily attendance is required

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalency diploma

Tools

Point of sale terminal

Kitchen appliances and equipment

Job description

Salary: $18.00/hr

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters

Work Year: 2026-2027

Supervisor: Director of Food Service

Civil Service Title: Senior Food Service Worker

Minimum Requirements

Food Service Helper:

There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.

Senior Food Service Worker:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

• Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in large scale food service which involved responsibility for food preparation, service and sanitation; OR
• Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate issued by the National Restaurant Association, plus eighteen (18) months of paid full time or its part time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above.

For the purpose of these minimum qualifications large scale refers to at least 15 people.

Candidates qualifying under option (B) must submit a copy of their ServSafe Food Handler Certificate at time of application.

Desired Qualifications

• Physical condition commensurate with the lifting demands of the position;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to prepare and serve food using accepted sanitary practices;
• Ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and co-workers;
• Ability to operate a point of sale terminal and make proper change;
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances and equipment;
• Willingness to perform a variety of kitchen duties;
• Daily attendance is required.

Position Summary / Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive food preparation;
• Assist preparing ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates;
• Serves food from steam table or food line;
• Major cashier for breakfast and lunch on food service line;
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment;
• Wash and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and equipment;
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen;
• Perform various kitchen duties as needed.

Contact

Name: Joy Farrell
Title: Assistant Director of Food Service
Email: [e-mail]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.