• Leads and participates in the preparation and serving of food using standardized recipes;
• Operates various kitchen equipment including slicers, bulk mixers, dishwashers, steamers, peelers, can openers, etc.;
• Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and the care of equipment;
• Sets up steam and other counters, and sets tables;
• Sets out portions of prepared food;
• Restocks serving line with food and supplies;
• Receives food and supply deliveries and checks against invoices;
• Stores food and supplies and maintains kitchen inventory records;
• Reports necessary repairs to appropriate personnel;
• Attends in-service training sessions;
• Consults with Cook or Cook Manager regarding problems encountered;
• Assumes duties of Cook or Cook Manager in her/his absence;
• May coordinate necessary training for food service helpers;
• May serve as cashier and collect money from registers;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Brewster Central School District is seeking Food Service Helpers for the 2024-2025 school year.   This employee prepares food by cleaning, cutting, slicing vegetables, meat and dairy products, and opening cans and other food containers; Makes simple salads, coffee, tea and sandwiches, warms soups and butters bread; Sets up steam and other counters, and sets tables; Sets out portions of prepared food; Serves food from steam tables or serving area; Restocks serving line with food and supplies; Operates various kitchen appliances such as slicer, mixer, potato peeler, dishwasher; Clears tables of dirty dishes; Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers; Cleans dishware, trays, silverware, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, tables and floors; Stores food and supplies upon delivery; Updates inventory records; May prepare meals for delivery to homebound clients, based on diet restrictions; May assist in the warming and simple cooking of food; May collect money and keep simple cash and inventory records; Performs a variety of related activities as required.