COOK I

Maine Community College System; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated benefits

Insurance included

Vision insurance

State retirement

Paid time off

Professional development

Free tuition MCCS

Job summary

Maine Community College System is seeking a reliable, part-time Cook I to work 30 hours per week from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the academic year at Washington County Community College in Calais, ME.

Responsibilities include taking orders, preparing meals, serving customers, and upholding food-safety standards. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and ServSafe certification, with up to two years of restaurant experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational, technical, or business school training.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Two years’ experience in a restaurant or short order cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take food orders and process payments.
• Prepare meals and serve customers courteously.
• Clean and sanitize utensils and equipment; maintain a clean cafeteria.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with evening dining hall operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Vocational/technical training

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington County - Calais, ME 04619

Cook I – Part-time

Washington County Community College is seeking a reliable, part-time Cook I to work 30 hours per week from 1p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the academic year. The Cook will be responsible for taking food orders, processing payments, preparing meals, and serving customers in a courteous and efficient manner. Additional duties include cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment, maintaining a clean and orderly cafeteria, and adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will be reliable, maintain good personal hygiene, have the ability to lift items weighing over 50 pounds, and provide attentive, responsive customer service. This position includes support for evening dining hall operations as needed.

Salary/Benefits: Prorated benefits, $20.58 per hour salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, Maine State Retirement, vacation/sick time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS.

WCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact [phone]. Posted 7/23/26

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Vocational, technical, or business school training, servsafe certification, and up to and including two years’ experience working in a restaurant, short order cooking preferred.