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Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Labor Adopted: March 1, 2004; Revised: July 19, 2012 FOOD SERVICE HELPER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the preparation and serving of food for consumption in a cafeteria or other eating place. Other work includes the cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, and dishes. All work is carried out under direct supervision. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (School Districts): Prepares and assembles salads; Prepares sandwiches; Assists in food preparation including cleaning, peeling and cutting; Lifts and carries trays of food for placement in refrigerator and serving areas; Cleans kitchen, utensils, and equipment after each meal; Washes and dries dishes; Serves meals; May act as cashier; May assist in ordering and inventory of stock. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Office for the Aging): Prepares and assembles salads; Prepares sandwiches; Assists in food preparation including cleaning, peeling and cutting; Lifts and carries trays of food for placement in refrigerator and serving areas; Assists in delivery of food to congregate meal sites; Ensures that food is packaged and transported in a sanitary manner and is maintained at a proper temperature; Checks containers to verify that sites receive correct food orders; Assists with loading and unloading of food containers; Ensures the cleanliness of the delivery vehicle; Assists in the serving of meals; Assists in clean-up at congregate meal sites; Cleans kitchen, utensils, and equipment after each meal as well as other times per need; Washes and dries dishes; May assist in ordering and inventory of stock; May assist in maintenance of inventory as required; Maintains an awareness of the well being of clients and reports problems to the appropriate administrator. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of proper food serving methods; ---PAGE BREAK--- Good knowledge of basic safety and sanitation methods used in the handling of food; Working knowledge of the care of tableware, glassware and silver; Working knowledge of the use of kitchen appliances and tools; Working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Ability to carry trays of food and to push a cart containing food or supplies; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING: Must possess and maintain a valid New York State operator’s license.