Cafeteria Worker II (0.75 FTE, School Year)

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, ME is seeking a Cafeteria Worker II at Portland High School. This part-time, 0.75 FTE position runs 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with hours potentially shifting to meet lunch schedules.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience with POS systems; ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for 6 hours.
• Capable of handling paperwork and POS.
• Knowledge of proper food safety procedures and hygiene.
• Able to follow detailed directions and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Preferred ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and hygiene in food service areas.
• Assist with food preparation and serving during lunch periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Physical stamina

POS knowledge

Food safety procedures

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Cafeteria Worker II (0.75 FTE, School Year) - Portland High JobID: 5747

• Position Type: FOOD SERVICE/ CAFETERIA WORKER II
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location: Food Service
• Date Available: ASAP

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This part-time, 0.75 FTE Cafeteria Worker II position is based at Portland High School with a tentative schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m (30 hours per week). Work hours can fluctuate depending on student lunch schedule and other variable needs, so flexibility will be required to meet the current and future needs of the Food Service Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Sufficiently good physical condition with the ability to work 6 hours while standing
• Capable of doing paperwork and computerized point of sale
• Familiar with proper food safety procedures and food preparation, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing and slicing fruit and vegetables, proper food temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, packaging food to maintain food quality, displaying food attractively, keeping surfaces and work area clean, and washing dishes
• Ability to follow detailed directions and perform tasks independently after leaned and all other duties as assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with co-workers and students
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership team
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• [Preferred] At least 2 years of experience in food preparation
• [Preferred] Able to pass and maintain ServSafe certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Calendar: School Year
• Schedule: Part Time (0.75 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-1:00 PM (6 hrs/day)
• Contract: Part of BASE union (see 2026-2029CBA here )
• Wage range: $19.18-$23.53
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 2:20:53 PM CST.

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