DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is simple routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparing and serving of food in a school cafeteria or other institution and involves the cleaning of kitchen equipment, silver and dishes. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Sets up and clears off dining tables; changes table linen; Prepares food trays and delivers to various assigned areas of the institution; Serves meals; Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, napkin containers, relish trays; Cleans and cuts vegetables; cuts baked goods; butters bread; makes sandwiches; Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables and chairs; Cleans dish and linen closets; Cleans dining room; Cleans utensils and equipment; Washes dishes; Assists with preparation of food as directed; Unpacks and stores food; May act as cashier; May maintain records as directed; May arrange and post informational material received from outside agencies; May perform school monitoring or custodial duties on a substitute basis. 

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 equipment; working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; physical strength and stamina; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

School Calendar/ Monday through Friday

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is responsible food service work involving the performance of a variety of routine and manual tasks in a school cafeteria with emphasis placed on assisting the Cook or Cook-Manager in the routine preparation of certain foods such as desserts, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. Work is performed under general supervision with leeway permitted to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. May direct and oversee the work of Food Service Helpers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Slices meats, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes for sandwiches, cheeseburgers, salads, etc.; Prepares a variety of sandwiches and salad plates; Makes a variety of salads such as tuna, chicken, egg, coleslaw, macaroni and place them in individual serving cups; Sets up trays for cooking hamburgers, french-fries, chicken and other frozen or prepared foods; Assists the Cook or Cook-Manager in the preparation of main courses such as meatloaf, turkey, pizza, spaghetti, etc.; Serves lunches including type A, a la carte, and bag lunches; Prepares custodial orders to have various food and supplies brought from stockroom to kitchen; Cleans kitchen equipment and machines, cafeteria tables, pots and pans, work areas, steam tables, etc.; May act as cashier during lunch hours; May supervise or train Food Service Helpers; May perform duties of Cook or Cook-Manager when absent; May perform custodial duties on a substitute basis.

Non-competitive among School Districts and BOCES.

Middlehope Location