Substitute Food Service Helper

Orange-Ulster BOCES; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking a cafeteria worker to perform routine food service under supervision in a school setting. Duties include setting up dining areas, serving meals, and delivering trays to designated areas.

Will assist with cleaning, cashier duties may be required, and may help with record-keeping or posting informational materials as needed. The role emphasizes physical stamina and adherence to directions in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of serving food and care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and supplies/appliances.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Physical strength and stamina; condition suitable for duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining tables.
• Prepare food trays and deliver to areas of the institution.
• Serve meals and replenish supplies (sugar, salt, pepper, napkins).
• Clean and cut vegetables, bread, and related items.
• Polish silverware; clean trays, tables, chairs, and dining area.

Skills

Food service

Cleaning methods

Follow directions

Physical strength

Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is simple routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparing and serving of food in a school cafeteria or other institution and involves the cleaning of kitchen equipment, silver and dishes. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Sets up and clears off dining tables; changes table linen; Prepares food trays and delivers to various assigned areas of the institution; Serves meals; Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, napkin containers, relish trays; Cleans and cuts vegetables; cuts baked goods; butters bread; makes sandwiches; Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables and chairs; Cleans dish and linen closets; Cleans dining room; Cleans utensils and equipment; Washes dishes; Assists with preparation of food as directed; Unpacks and stores food; May act as cashier; May maintain records as directed; May arrange and post informational material received from outside agencies; May perform school monitoring or custodial duties on a substitute basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen equipment; working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; physical strength and stamina; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

School Calendar/ Monday through Friday