Top 43 Cook / assistant cook Jobs in Poughkeepsie Ny

Food Service Helpers
Poughkeepsie City School District —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Public school
- Entry level
- Kitchen
PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
Gourmet —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $20.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)
Gourmet —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $21.25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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11d
COOK (FULL TIME)
Restaurant Associates —Hyde Park, NY
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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COOK (FULL TIME)
Gourmet —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $20.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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COOK
Levy Sector —Wappingers Falls, NY
- $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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CLUB COOK
Levy Sector —Wappingers Falls, NY
- $20 an hour
- Seasonal
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Prep cook & kitchen assistant
Aba’s Falafel & More —Rhinebeck, NY
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)
Gourmet —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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12d
Cook / Assistant Cook
Louis August Jonas Foundation —Rhinebeck, NY
- Seasonal
- Heavy lifting
- ServSafe
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
COOK (SEASONAL)
Restaurant Associates —Hyde Park, NY
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Gourmet —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $23 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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12d
Household Assistant (w/ Meal Prep Focus)
Sage Haus —Rhinebeck, NY
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Children
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Dietary Evenings Supervisor
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center —Kingston, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
LEAD COOK - ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETICS
Levy Sector —West Point, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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10d
Substitute Food Service Helpers for Special Education Summer School
Ulster BOCES —New Paltz, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level
- Kitchen
5d
COOK SUPERVISOR
Levy Sector —Wappingers Falls, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 1 year
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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COOK (ON CALL)
Restaurant Associates —Hyde Park, NY
- $16 an hour
- On call
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Food Service Workers
Beacon City School District —Beacon, NY
- $16.95 an hour
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse —Wappingers Falls, NY
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Call employer
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Service Helpers

Poughkeepsie City School District -
Poughkeepsie, NY

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Job Details

$20 an hour

Qualifications

Student supervision
Table setting
Vegetable preparation
Food running
Mops
Adhering to dietary requirements
Bussing
Cash register operations
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Food delivery
Table clearing and resetting
Student behavior monitoring
Assisting food service staff
Cleaning messes in dining areas
Food safety
Student safety monitoring
Entry level
Meal assistance

Full Job Description

JobID: 1516

Position Type:
Civil Service/Food Service Helper

Date Posted:
3/11/2026

Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District

Date Available:
As soon as practicable

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-160 FOOD SERVICE HELPERS MARCH 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

FOOD SERVICE HELPERS
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is an entry-level position involving assistance in the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. Workers in this class may be required to perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required in the classifications of Cook and Assistant Cook. Supervision is normally not a function of this class.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists cooks in phases of preparation involving lesser degrees of skill than those of Cook or Assistant Cooks;
Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts;
Cleans, washes, and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking;
Washes dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine;
Sweeps, mops, and cleans kitchen or dining areas;
Cleans work areas and equipment such as counters, trays, tray carts, hot food tables, coffee urns, toasters, etc.;
Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitary practices;
Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
Attends in-service training sessions;
May act as a monitor during breakfast program, escorting students to and from cafeteria, and maintaining order in dining area;
May polish silverware and clean closets containing dishes or linens;
May place food on trays according to menu and diet requirements and substitutions as required;
May deliver trays and make nourishments according to directions of recipe and diet;
May serve late or "hold" trays;
May assemble items for bag lunches;
May set tables and clear them after meals;
May act as cashier;
Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to acquire knowledge of large-scale preparation, cooking and serving of food and the care of tableware, glassware, and kitchen appliances; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; cleanliness and neatness; ability to relate well to others; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as practicable

SALARY:
In accordance with the CSEA contract, $20.00/hour, not to exceed 6 hours per day.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: Continuous recruitment

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to job ID 1516.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

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cook / assistant cook jobs in poughkeepsie ny

Food Service Helpers

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)

COOK (FULL TIME)

COOK (FULL TIME)

COOK

CLUB COOK

Prep cook & kitchen assistant

SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Cook / Assistant Cook

COOK (SEASONAL)

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Household Assistant (w/ Meal Prep Focus)

Dietary Evenings Supervisor

LEAD COOK - ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETICS

Substitute Food Service Helpers for Special Education Summer School

COOK SUPERVISOR

COOK (ON CALL)

Food Service Workers

Assistant Kitchen Manager

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