Announcement of Vacancy
Food Service Helper Position
Location: School Lunch Department
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday - 7am-1:30pm
Rate of Pay: Contractual rate (from Budget Code 2860-160-04)
Requested Start Date: June 19, 2026
Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum qualifications necessary for this position.
Anyone interested in this position should apply via SchoolFront, no later than
June 3, 2026.
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