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Job Opening Information Food Service Helper (17.5 hours)

Job Number
25-190
Application Deadline
2/17/2026
Position Start Date
3/2/2026

Position Title
Food Service Helper (17.5 hours)
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
Per NSDEA Contract - $18.26 per hour
Job Description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Food Service Helper.

ASSIGNMENT: Niskayuna High School; 10 months per year; 17.50 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 in 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.
Civil Service Title
Food Service Helper
Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. None
Job Category
Support Staff
Job Location
Niskayuna High School

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