Substitute Food Service Helper - 2026-2027 School Year

Greece Central School District; North Greece (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Greece Central School District is hiring a Senior Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation and service in their kitchens. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of food service and sanitation. The candidate must have a high school diploma and either two years of relevant experience or a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.

The position also requires physical ability, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• No education or experience qualifications for Food Service Helper.
• Two years of large scale food service experience or ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required for Senior Food Service Worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive food preparation.
• Serve food from steam table or food line.
• Operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Perform various kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to prepare and serve food using sanitary practices

Ability to operate kitchen appliances

Physical condition for lifting demands

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary

$17.00/hr Per Non-Unit Rate Sheet

Report Times

Vary

Daily Hours

Vary

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.

Questions Regarding This Posting Should Be Directed To

Joy Farrell

Assistant Director of Food Service

[e-mail]

Additional Information

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.