Per Diem Food Service Helpers

Beacon City School District; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Beacon City School District is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Food Service Helpers. The positions involve assisting in the preparation and service of food, alongside cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining sanitary practices.

Responsibilities include aiding cooks, preparing salads and desserts, and possibly serving as a monitor during breakfast programs or as a cashier. NYS fingerprinting clearance and Civil Service eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• NYS Fingerprinting clearance required.
• Civil Service eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in food preparation and serving.
• Prepare salads and desserts.
• Clean and prep vegetables and fruits for cooking.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Handle food and equipment according to sanitary practices.
• May monitor breakfast program and supervise students to maintain order.
• May place food on trays according to meal requirements and substitutions as needed.
• May serve late or hold trays.
• May assemble items for bag lunches.
• May act as cashier.

Skills

Food service

Cooking assistance

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

FOOD SERVICE HELPERS

The Beacon City School District seeks motivated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Food Service Helpers.

Position Overview

This work involves assistance in the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities Include

• 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.;
• Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitary practices;
• May act as a monitor during breakfast program, escorting students to and from cafeteria, and maintaining order in dining area;
• May place food on trays according to menu and diet requirements and substitutions as required;
• May serve late or "hold" trays;
• May assemble items for bag lunches;
• May act as cashier.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Schedule & Appointment

• Flexible work schedule tailored to district needs and the employee’s availability
• Appointment through June 30, 2027
• Opportunities exist for employees with strong performance to move into roles with more consistent schedules

Qualifications

• NYS Fingerprinting clearance required

$17.35/hour

Civil Service Eligibility Required

This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies occur throughout the 26-27 school year.