The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a Probationary Food Service Helper.
ASSIGNMENT: Hillside Elementary School; 10 months per year; 20 hours per week.
GENERAL INFORMATION: This position involves responsibility for assisting in the routine preparation and serving of meals, and for the cleaning of kitchen equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee on the food service staff. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Sets tables;
- Heats precooked meals;
- Cleans tables of dirty dishes;
- Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
- Cleans vegetables;
- Prepares meal trays;
- Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables and chairs;
- Cleans dish and linen closets;
- Cleans dining room;
- Washes dishes by hand or machine;
- Assists in the preparation of food as directed;
- Performs a variety of related duties as required.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma;
Position Start Date:09/02/2026
Application Deadline:06/16/2026
Civil Service Title: Food Service Helper
Job Number: 26-049
