Food Service Helper - Part Time

Job in Town of Reading, Schuyler County, New York, USA

Listing for: Dutchess County BOCES

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14

Job specializations:

Restaurant/Food Service
Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Catering, Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 20 USD Hourly USD 15.00 20.00 HOUR

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