Food Service Helper - Part Time

Position Information Position Type: Facilities & Operations/ Food Service Helper (3 - Part Time) Date Posted: 5/5/2026 Location: Salt Point Center / Resilience Academy School Kitchen Closing Date: 05/15/2026 Overview The Food Service Helper provides entry-level assistance in the preparation and service of food, and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. The role supports cooks and assists with a variety of food preparation and service tasks, as well as maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Typical Work Activities Assists cooks in phases of food preparation involving lesser skill than Cook or Assistant Cook 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 to patient floors 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 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 the demands of the position. Minimum Qualifications None #J-18808-Ljbffr Dutchess County BOCES