Food Service Helper (on-call)

LAST DATE TO FILE: Applications accepted until position is filled.

SALARY: $17.87 HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a Civil Service “Application for Employment and/or Examination” to Schuyler County Civil Service office. Applications WILL be accepted via email or fax. You may include a resume with your application; however, you may NOT substitute “See Resume” for completing any portion of the application form. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

VACANCY: At the present time, there are two on-call openings in the Schuyler County Office for the Aging. There is no Civil Service testing requirement for this position.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the application. Preference in appointment may be given to a resident of the jurisdiction for which there is a vacancy.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The work involves responsibility for the preparation and serving of food for consumption in a cafeteria or other eating place. Other work includes the cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, and dishes. All work is carried out under direct supervision. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Prepares and assembles salads; Prepares sandwiches; Assists in food preparation including cleaning, peeling and cutting; Lifts and carries trays of food for placement in refrigerator and serving areas; Assists in delivery of food to congregate meal sites; Ensures that food is packaged and transported in a sanitary manner and is maintained at a proper temperature; Checks containers to verify that sites receive correct food orders; Assists with loading and unloading of food containers; Ensures the cleanliness of the delivery vehicle; Assists in the serving of meals; Assists in clean-up at congregate meal sites; Cleans kitchen, utensils, and equipment after each meal as well as other times per need; Washes and dries dishes; May assist in ordering and inventory of stock; May assist in maintenance of inventory as required; Maintains an awareness of the well being of clients and reports problems to the appropriate administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license. Applications and announcements are available at or at the Schuyler County Civil Service Office 105 Ninth St., Unit 21, Watkins Glen, NY 14891