Food Service Helpers

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking Food Service Helpers to assist in food preparation and kitchen cleaning tasks. This entry-level position requires individuals who can follow directions and maintain cleanliness. Responsibilities include assisting in food prep, cleaning dishes and kitchen areas, and ensuring food safety. The role offers competitive hourly pay of $19.00, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in food service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to acquire knowledge of food preparation and service.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Demonstrated physical capability suitable for the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in food preparation.
• Clean kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Handle food and equipment according to health standards.
• May act as a monitor during breakfast programs.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Cleanliness and neatness

Ability to relate well to others

Physical condition commensurate with job demands

Job description

Position

FOOD SERVICE HELPERS – Poughkeepsie City School District

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is an entry‑level position involving assistance in the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. Workers in this class may be required to perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required in the classifications of Cook and Assistant Cook. Supervision is normally not a function of this class.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists cooks in phases of 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.;
• Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitary practices;
• Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
• Attends in‑service training sessions;
• May act as a monitor during breakfast program, escorting students to and from cafeteria, and maintaining order in dining area;
• May polish silverware and clean closets containing dishes or linens;
• May place food on trays according to menu and diet requirements and substitutions as required;
• May deliver trays and make nourishments according to directions of recipe and diet;
• May serve late or “hold” trays;
• May assemble items for bag lunches;
• May set tables and clear them after meals;
• May act as cashier;
• Does related work as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

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 demands of the position.

Appointment

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

Effective Date

As soon as possible after an offer of employment.

Salary

$19.00/hour

To Apply

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.