Food Service Worker I (4 hours/day) - 2026/27
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.54
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Job Description
West Genesee Central School District (CSD) is a reputable educational institution dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for students and staff alike. They emphasize quality education and prioritize the well-being of their community, making it an ideal workplace for individuals who are passionate about contributing to a positive school experience beyond the classroom. The district is known for maintaining high standards in all aspects of its operations, including food services, ensuring that students receive nutritious and safely prepared meals every day. As an employer, West Genesee CSD values reliability, cleanliness, and collaborative teamwork within its workforce, offering stable employment and a chance to be part of a community-oriented organization.
The role of Food Service Worker I within the West Genesee CSD is an entry-level position focused on supporting the cafeteria's daily operations, ensuring that food preparation, serving, and related custodial tasks are completed efficiently and meet high standards of hygiene and safety. This position involves assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff, cleaning kitchen equipment, and performing other light manual tasks necessary to support the smooth running of the school cafeteria. The Food Service Worker I will work under direct supervision to perform routine responsibilities such as placing food items on trays, preparing simple foods like salads and sandwiches, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work of approximately 4 hours per day starting September 1, 2026. Although the role includes some opportunities to participate in cooking, it generally does not involve regular cooking duties. The role emphasizes routine, structured tasks with specific assignments from supervisors and requires adherence to sanitation and hygiene standards. Employees will also operate the cash register in the cafeteria and maintain records of transactions, highlighting the role's importance in both food service and customer interaction. Overall, this job offers a meaningful chance to contribute to student nutrition and school community well-being in a consistent and supportive employment environment.
The role of Food Service Worker I within the West Genesee CSD is an entry-level position focused on supporting the cafeteria's daily operations, ensuring that food preparation, serving, and related custodial tasks are completed efficiently and meet high standards of hygiene and safety. This position involves assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff, cleaning kitchen equipment, and performing other light manual tasks necessary to support the smooth running of the school cafeteria. The Food Service Worker I will work under direct supervision to perform routine responsibilities such as placing food items on trays, preparing simple foods like salads and sandwiches, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work of approximately 4 hours per day starting September 1, 2026. Although the role includes some opportunities to participate in cooking, it generally does not involve regular cooking duties. The role emphasizes routine, structured tasks with specific assignments from supervisors and requires adherence to sanitation and hygiene standards. Employees will also operate the cash register in the cafeteria and maintain records of transactions, highlighting the role's importance in both food service and customer interaction. Overall, this job offers a meaningful chance to contribute to student nutrition and school community well-being in a consistent and supportive employment environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work under direct supervision
- Ability to perform light manual tasks
- Ability to maintain cleanliness standards
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Availability to work 4 hours per day
- Starting date September 1, 2026
Job Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitation and personal hygiene as applied to food service
- Working knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and cooking utensils
- Working knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to operate a cash register
- Cleanliness
Job Duties
- Cleans kitchens and dining rooms
- performs a variety of cleaning and custodial work including washing dishes
- places juice, bread, butter and cereals on trays and carts
- stocks storeroom with supplies
- helps prepare salads, desserts, vegetables, soups and other hot foods
- prepares sandwich fillings and sandwiches
- sets up and refills food counter
- puts leftover food away
- may reheat prepared food as needed to appropriate temperature
- opens canned foods and prepares them for serving
- takes food carts from kitchen to serving area
- may inventory food and supplies
- operates cash register in cafeteria and maintains record of transactions
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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