The Putnam County Office for Senior Resources is seeking Food Service Helpers to work for the County's Senior Centers! Multiple positions are available!

No previous experience is required, with opportunities for advancement for those interested in cooking!

Food Service Helpers work great hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm. You will not be asked to work evenings, weekends or holidays. Great hours for stay-at-home parents and college students.

Substitute positions are also available for those who maybe are not looking for so many hours. Substitutes may be asked to work as needed, depending on your day-to-day availability.

Please read below for further information. Apply now to explore these opportunities!

This is routine, manual work in the preparation and servicing of food and in the cleaning of work areas. Duties also include cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and dishes. When the incumbent is assigned to a nutrition program, packaging of homebound meals and other related duties may be required. Work is performed under direct supervision. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• 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 simple foods;
• Sets up and cleans counters and tables;
• Sets out portions of prepared food and may serve food from steam tables or serving area;
• Restocks serving line with food and supplies;
• Operates various kitchen appliances including slicers, bulk mixers, dishwashers, steamers, peelers, can openers;
• Cleans dishware, trays, silverware, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, tables and floors;
• May store food and supplies upon delivery, and update inventory records;
• Attends in-service training sessions;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None are required.