Food Service Helper(s) 2026 - 2027

Food Service Personnel

The Pittsford Central School District is seeking food service personnel. There are varying part-time needs, ranging from 15 hours to 28 hours a week throughout the district. The successful candidate(s) will perform simple, routine, manual work in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or other dining area. The candidate(s) will also be responsible for cleaning, kitchen equipment and utensils and non-disposable eating utensils, glassware, and china. This work will be performed under the direct and close supervision of a supervisor.

Typical work activities include:

• Prepares ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates
• Portions and garnishes all desserts, salads, and fruits for serving
• Trims, washes and prepares vegetables
• Sets up serving lines with condiments, hot and cold foods, and table services
• Serves food from a steam table or food line in a cafeteria-style operation
• Washes and sanitizes all pots, pans, and utensils
• Cleans and dries silver, china, and glassware
• Fills napkin holders, and holders for utensils and straws
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment
• Advises students of well-balanced meals
• Cleans kitchen and dining room area
• Serves as cashier on the student faculty food service line

Full performance knowledges, skills, abilities and personal characteristics include:

• 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 kitchen utensils
• Working knowledge of the operation of industrial dishwashers and the use of associate detergents
• Working knowledge of the 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.

The Director of Food Services is accepting applications at 75 Barker Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Stop by or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information.

The Pittsford Central School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Pittsford Central School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.