The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the position of Senior Food Service Worker.

Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Shift Type:

35 hours/Full-Time

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

: Serving food per the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, cash handling, Ensuring students receive all components of a reimbursable meal following HACCP Standard, oversee food service staff. Not to exceed 35 hours covers a full day Does related work as required .

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

: ( Illustrative only ) Cleans , pares , slices and prepares food for cooking or baking ; Assists in preparing sandwiches , salads , desserts and other foods ; Cleans and washes counters , utensils , tables , kitchen , dining room and equipment ; Removes dirty dishes and utensils from dining room tables ; Fills salt and pepper shakers and sugar bowls ; Assists in serving food across the counter ; Operates kitchen appliances and equipment ; Performs various manual tasks related to food preparation , operation and maintenance of a cafeteria and / or preparation kitchen . Performs a variety of related duties as necessary for the proper nutrition of the students .

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS

, ABILITIES and

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

: Working knowledge of the methods of preparing and serving food , and care of tableware , glassware , silverware , and kitchen appliances ; Working knowledge of cleaning methods , materials and equipment ; Ability to operate kitchen appliances and equipment ; Ability to get along well with others , especially with children ; Willingness to perform routine manual tasks ; Dependability , neatness of appearance , ability to read , write and do simple arithmetic calculations ; Mental alertness , integrity ; neatness of appearance ; Tact , courtesy . Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

( INCLUDING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

) : A High School diploma/GED certification is required for employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

: Any position involving contact with children / students will require a background and fingerprinting check before employment commences .

Internal/External Posting:

Qualified applicants must submit "Bid for Position-Food Service" form which can be Obtained from the Office of Human Resources or Central Kitchen, sent to Michael Ferraro, Director of Facilities, Planning & Development/Food Services 320 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY 13501 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race , Color, Weight, National Origin , Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability , Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.