Substitute Food Service Worker

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Poughkeepsie City School District is seeking a Substitute Food Service Helper to assist in food preparation and service as well as cleaning kitchen equipment. Responsibilities include managing the cash register and other related duties. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements and submit a Frontline application to be considered.

The role requires successful recommendations through the Board of Education with a continuous recruitment approach. This position offers a pay rate of $17/hour on a per diem basis.

Qualifications

• Must meet Civil Service requirements.
• Candidate must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food, and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Work the cash register or other related work as required.

Job description

Position Type: Substitute Food Service Helper

Date Posted: 5/8/2026

Location: Poughkeepsie City School District

Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment

Position

Substitute Food Service Helper – Poughkeepsie City School District

Qualifications

• Must meet Civil Service requirements.
• Candidate must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment.

Duties

• Assist in the preparation and service of food, and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Work the cash register or other related work as required.

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 conducted where appropriate.

Salary

$17/hour, per diem.

Final Date to Apply

Continuous Recruitment.

To Apply

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1569*.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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.