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Rome City School District

Food Service Helper 3.5 hours - RFA

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $36,587/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Rome, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.

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Job Description

Position Title Food Service Helper 3.5 hours - RFA Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $17.59 per hour Job Description The Rome City School District is accepting applications for a Food Service Helper. This is a 10-month position, 3.5 hours per day from 9:30 am — 1:00 pm. This is a labor position through civil service. Food service and customer service experience are preferred but not necessary.

FOOD SERVICE HELPER

GENERAL

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assists in the preparation and service of food and in cleaning of kitchen equipment: does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This routine manual work is performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and service of food. On occasion, Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook. In some employing agencies, employees may be selected for temporary assignments to train for anticipated vacancies in cooking positions. These assignments are within the scope of this position and do not constitute a promotion, although a specified extra salary may be paid to incumbents while undergoing cook training. These temporary assignments are within the administrative prerogative of the employing agency.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative only) Sets tables and clears them from meals; Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers; Polishes silverware, tables and chairs; Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets; Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking; Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts; Helps cooks in any phase of their duties; Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine; Sweeps, mops and cleans the kitchen; Undergoes cook training as a temporary assignment; May act as a cashier.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen appliances; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None is required, but some experience as a helper in a restaurant or hotel dining room or in general domestic work is desirable. Civil Service Title Food Service Helper Job Category Food Service Job Location Rome Free Academy