Food Service Helper

The Spencerport School District is currently accepting applications for a Food Service Helper to assist in the kitchen of Bernabi Elementary School. Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted for a screening interview.

*Applicants must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment for the NYS Education Department before employment begins.

Job Description/Nature of Work:

• General kitchen work includes but not limited to preparation of foods, dishing/portioning of foods, set up of serving lines, cashing, serving, and cleanup of serving lines, and kitchen areas including washing pots and pans.
• Participates in the maintenance of acceptable health, safety and sanitary practices as required by various regulatory agencies. Participates in the care and safe operation of the kitchen equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrates proficiency in cash handling, including accurate operation of the cash registers and execution of cashier duties
• Sufficient communication skills, manual dexterity and ability to perform food service skills under time constraints without close supervision
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain utensils and equipment used in a school kitchen.
• Follow written recipes and menus as provided.
• Adhere to sanitation requirements in the handling and preparation of food.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Physical stamina required to meet job demands include:
  • Standing for extended periods on hard surfaces
  • Lifting items up to 30 lbs.
  • Bending and reaching

Appointment: 10 months, part-time

Hours: 5.5 hours per day; 8:30am - 2:00pm

Salary/Rate of Pay: Starting at $16.58 per hour, based on previous experience

Benefits: NYS Pension, paid leave time

Start Date: September 2026

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