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Ulster BOCES

Substitute Food Service Helpers

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What they do

A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.

$33,373 / year median in New York

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

The Ulster BOCES School Lunch department is seeking Substitute Food Service Helpers for on-call, as needed positions. All positions will be located at an Ulster BOCES site. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply.
Civil Service Classification:
Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness examination does not apply.
Rate of pay:
$21.00/hour
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
: This is routine manual work that deals with the preparation and service of food. On occasion Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving a lesser degree of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook or Assistant Cook. The work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Cook or Assistant Cook. Work is reviewed by observation. Supervision over the work of others is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.
WORK SCHEDULE
: Monday
  • Friday 8am
  • 12:30pm
  • may vary
SPECIFIC DUTIES
: 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.
  • Assists in the preparation of food by cleaning and chopping vegetables, mixing salads, chopping and slicing meats, buttering bread, making sandwiches, etc.
; Helps Cooks or Assistant Cooks in any phase of their duties; Serves food; Sets up serving lines including silverware, napkins, serving utensils and plates; Fills condiment containers; Washes and dries dishes, pots, pans and silverware by hand or machine; Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen; When employed by a
School District:
May deliver food to other school sites; When employed by a
School District:
May act as cashier; When employed by a
School District:
May count money, prepare bank deposits and other related paperwork. Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: None
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts.
They are:
Ellenville Central School District
  • Highland Central School District
  • Kingston City Schools Consolidated
  • New Paltz Central School District
  • Onteora Central School District
  • Rondout Valley Central School District
  • Saugerties Central School District
  • Wallkill Central School District Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates.
All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail:
complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail:
175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone:
(845) 255-1400 Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005
  • 2500,
Telephone:
(646) 428-3900,
FAX:
(646) 428-3843;
TDD:
(800) 877-8339;
E-Mail:
OCR.NewYork@ed.gov .
Application Deadline:
07/24/2026
Job Number:
JP5679