Substitute Food Service Helper

TITLE: FOOD SERVICE HELPER
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute, Monday - Friday 7am-12:45pm

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Assists in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment; does related work as required. This is routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and service of food. On occasion Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

• Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
• Polishes silverware, tables and chairs;
• Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking;
• Assists in the preparation of sandwiches and desserts according to diets and menu;
• Helps Cooks in any phase of their duties;
• Washes dishes, pots and pans and utensils by hand or machine and puts away in proper place;
• Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen;
• Properly dispose of refuse;
• Properly put away all deliveries of food and supplies.

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 appliances; ability to follow oral and written directions; good physical condition.

Sullivan BOCES is pleased to announce that interested job seekers can attend an Employment Open House every Thursday from 1pm-3pm, to learn about the jobs available at BOCES. The open house will take place at the BOCES Administration Building, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754.

A representative from the Human Resources Department (HR) will be available to discuss open positions and answer questions. Staff will also schedule interviews and screen candidates. Sullivan BOCES is hiring full-time and substitute positions throughout the organization. To see a full listing of open positions, please visit scboces.org.