Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Service

Pine-Plains-Csd; Town of Pine Plains (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine-Plains-Csd is seeking an entry-level helper to assist in the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. The role involves supporting cooks and ensuring sanitary food handling in a school cafeteria setting.

The position emphasizes following directions, maintaining cleanliness, teamwork, and physical stamina to handle kitchen duties and meal service throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Ability to acquire knowledge of large-scale preparation, cooking and serving of food and the care of tableware, glassware, and kitchen appliances.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Cleanliness and neatness.
• Ability to relate well to others; courtesy; tact.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists cooks in phases of food preparation involving lesser degrees of skill than those of Cook or Assistant Cooks.
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Cleans, washes, and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking.
• Washes dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine.
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans kitchen or dining areas.
• Cleans work areas and equipment such as counters, trays, tray carts, hot food tables, coffee urns, toasters, etc.

Skills

Knowledge of large-scale preparation

Follow oral and written directions

Cleanliness

Teamwork and courtesy

Tact

Physical stamina

Job description

Pine-Plains-Csd is seeking an entry-level helper to assist in the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. The role involves supporting cooks and ensuring sanitary food handling in a school cafeteria setting.

The position emphasizes following directions, maintaining cleanliness, teamwork, and physical stamina to handle kitchen duties and meal service throughout the day.