Food Service SUBSTITUTE (during the 2025-2026 School Year)

West Irondequoit Central School District

Job Location:

Rochester, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Food Service/Food Service Helper (part-time)

Date Posted:
7/11/2025

Location:
District wide

Date Available:
Continuous Recruitment

Closing Date:
06/05/2026

POSITION VACANCY

POSTING DATE: July 11 2025
(for 2025-2026 School Year)

POSITION:	Food Service Helper (ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE)
ASSIGNMENT:	Locations and hours varythroughout the District schools to provide coverage as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:	Working knowledge of kitchen procedures involving simple routine manual work in the preparation and serving of food in cafeteria or other dining area. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate a computerized cash register and accurately make change; willingness to perform repetitive food service activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:	Some experience preferred; willing to train. See attached job description of a Food Service Helper for your reference.
SALARY:	$16.00 per hour - $16.00 per hour
STARTING DATE:	September 2025 - June 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Apply for this specific position on-line at:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:	by June 5 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability sexual orientation veteran military status or domestic violence victim status. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617

WestIrondequoit Central School District
JOB DESCRIPTION

FOOD SERVICE HELPER

Job Summary: This is an entry level food service position involving performance of simple routine manual work in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or other dining area. Employees of this class are also responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils and non-disposable eating utensils glassware and china. Work is performed under direct and close supervision of a higher ranking food service employee. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Job Duties:
(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

Prepares ingredients for salads sandwiches and cold plates in a timely manner as per that cafeterias serving schedule and/or Manager requires.
Portions and garnishes all desserts salads and fruits for serving in a timely manner as per that cafeterias serving schedule and/or Manager requires.
Trims washes and prepares vegetables in a timely manner as per that cafeterias serving schedule and/or Manager requires.
Sets up serving lines with condiments hot and cold foods and table services. Must be able to lift and carry (up to 30 pounds) steam pans of food from the warming oven or kitchen to the steam table serving line
Serves food from steam table or food line in cafeteria-style operation. Must be able to work quickly to get all students through the line rapidly as per that cafeterias Manager requires.
Washes and sanitizes all pots pans and utensils. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as many pots and pans are very heavy.
Must be able to bend down pick up and carry cases of product (up to 30 pounds) to required location.
Cleans and dries silver china and glassware;
Fills sugar bowls salt and pepper shakers and napkin holders and holders for utensils and straws;
Cleans dining tables of dirty dishes and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides;
Washes and sanitizes dining room tables chairs and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides.
Operates kitchen appliances and equipment.
Advises students of well-balanced meals. Must understand all USDA Regulations for the HHFKA and must be able to vocalize this if asked by your cafeteria Manager.
Cleans kitchen and dining room area.
Serves as cashier on student faculty food service line.

Per Civil Service Food Service Helper:

Full performance knowledge skills abilities and personal characteristics: Working knowledge of the principles of a balanced diet; working knowledge of the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and the Department of Health requirements; working knowledge of portion control; working knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving food; working knowledge of proper care and safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances; working knowledge of the care and use of china silver glassware and kitchen utensils; working knowledge of the operation of industrial dish washers and the use of associate detergents; working knowledge of use and application of cleaning supplies for appliances equipment and food preparation and serving work areas; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; ability to prepare and serve food with proper regard to sanitary principles; ability to receive and make correct change; ability to deal effectively with students faculty and other diners; willingness to perform routine low-skill work; dependability; health commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum qualifications: There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.

Special requirement for appointment in school districts and BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000 and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

Civil Service revision: February 19 1987
Internal revision:May 2016

Position Type:Food Service/Food Service Helper (part-time)Date Posted:7/11/2025Location:District wideDate Available:Continuous Recruitment Closing Date: 06/05/2026 POSITION VACANCY POSTING DATE: July 11 2025 (for 2025-2026 School Year) POSITION: Food Service Helper (ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE) ASSIG...