Substitute Food Service

Avoca Central School District; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Avoca Central School District seeks dependable individuals to join our team as Substitute Food Service Helpers for the 2026-2027 school year. Helpers assist with preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning service areas, following food safety procedures, assisting with receiving and storing supplies, and supporting staff, students, and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependability and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Willingness to comply with all applicable health, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Set up and clean food service areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff, students, and school personnel.
• Perform other food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Dependability

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Avoca Central School District

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Food Service
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026

Avoca Central School is seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Substitute Food Service Helpers for the 2026-2027 school year. Substitute Food Service Helpers assist with preparing and serving meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming cafeteria environment.

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Set up and clean food service areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff, students, and school personnel.
• Perform other food service duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependability and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Willingness to comply with all applicable health, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avoca Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or local law.

The District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants and fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Postings current as of 11/3/2026 1:19:50 AM CST.

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