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Job Opening Information Food Service Helper

Job Number
JP5491
Application Deadline
10/11/2025

Position Title
Food Service Helper
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
Salary range starting at $22,615-pro-rated by FTE
Job Description

The Ulster BOCES Food Service department is seeking a Food Service Helper for a 0.76 FTE, 10-month position.  All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.  Merit and fitness examination does not apply.

Salary Starting: $22,615 (pro-rated by FTE)

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.
 

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.

WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday

 

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 

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Ed Forgit, Assistant Superintendent for Operations 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.

Job Category
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Job Location
SCHOOL LUNCH

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