Utica City School DistrictPublic school district · Utica, New York · 67 open roles

SENIOR FOOD SERVICE WORKER

District-wide · District Wide · Utica, NYFull-timeNon-instructional$17.32 – $19.27 / hrPosted Sep 17 · Closes Oct 2
$17.32 – $19.27per hourAs listed by the district
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District-wide · District Wide · Utica, NY
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
Posted
Sep 17, 2026

About this role

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.