Food Service Helper Part-Time

Food Service Helper

Nassau BOCES is seeking part-time Food Service Helpers. This position is a non-competitive Civil Service position. Performs various tasks involved in the preparation and serving of food; performs related duties as required. Under direct supervision, the duties require incumbents to maintain and adhere to sanitary standards.

Typical duties include:

• Assists in the preparation of vegetables and meats for cooking.
• Makes sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Sets tables; fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
• Serves food from steam tables.
• Clears tables of dirty dishes; washes and dries dishes.
• Cleans tables, chairs, serving tables, and other equipment.
• Acts as a cashier, as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Basic knowledge of the proper method of serving food.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitation and personal hygiene as applied to the preparation and serving of food.
• Ability to use and care for food service equipment and appliances.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use a cash register.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Ability to read and write English.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making.