Food Service Helper

Announcement of Vacancy

Food Service Helper Position

Location: School Lunch Department

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday - 6:30 am - 1:15pm

Rate of Pay: Contractual rate (from Budget Code 2860-160-01)

Requested Start Date: September 3, 2026

Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum qualifications necessary for this position.

Job Qualifications

FOOD SERVICE HELPERS DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is simple routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or other eating place. Work also involves the responsibility for cleaning kitchen equipment, dishes and silver. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Assists the cook in the preparation of the daily menu; Helps to prepare vegetables and meats; Sets tables with necessary dishes and silver; Serves food from steam tables in a cafeteria style dining room; Replenishes supply of sugar, salt and pepper in appropriate containers; Washes and dries dishes if necessary and assists in cleaning all kitchen equipment; Cleans tables and chairs, serving tables and other equipment; May serve as a cashier when necessary.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and the care of tableware, glassware, silver, kitchen appliances; working knowledge of modern methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; dependability; ability to understand and utilize the principles of sanitation in handling food; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS: There are no minimum qualifications necessary for this position. REVISED BY CIVIL SERVICE SEPT. 27, 1988 LABOR ADOPTED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 1988