Food Service Helper

Food Service Helper

Job Number

07172026

Application Deadline

8/21/2026

Position Title

Food Service Helper

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$17.50-$21.50 per hour

Job Description

MWCSD is looking to fill vacancies for Food Service Helper. One position is six hours and another position is four hours for the 2026-27 school year.

Applicants need to complete the Yates County Civil Service application ( .

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general supervision of the applicable supervisor the incumbent of this position routinely assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of foods in large quantities for us in a nutritional program. The work involves responsibility for the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Assists in loading food trays on carts; Follows standardized recipes for accurate food preparation; Receives and inspects food to be cooked; Assists in preparation, cooking, and serving of food in large quantities; Cleans refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment; Cleans work area; Sweeps, mops and cleans the kitchen, serving area, dish room and other applicable areas; Cleans dining rooms and wipes off tables; Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or uses the dishwasher; May receive stock items and put them in proper place when necessary; Prepares simple foods such as sandwiches, salads, soup and a variety of other food; Performs other duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of modern methods and equipment used in the preparation, cooking and service of food in large quantities; Working knowledge of proper food service and kitchen appliances; Working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; Working knowledge of basic arithmetic; Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to accurately handle money; Patience; Tact; Reliability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Civil Service Title

Food Service Helper

Job Qualifications

There are no minimal qualifications. Click on the application link under application procedure.

Application Procedure

Yates County Civil Service Application ( to begin this process.

Job Category

Food Service

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information

You cannot apply for this position online. Please see instructions included in the job posting.