Food Service Aide

ServingSchools; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Maine seeks a dependable Kitchen/ Dining Aide to maintain cleanliness, assist in food preparation and service, and promote friendly, student-focused hospitality.

The role requires attention to hygiene, safety, and teamwork; CPR/First Aid certificates; Serve Safe preferred. Schedule Monday to Friday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; High School Diploma required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and keep service areas clean.
• Follows safety guidelines and state/local codes.
• Attend required staff training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in the kitchen and dining areas. In addition, assists in the serving and preparation of food. Promotes an environment of customer service, hospitality, and student satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Must create and sustain positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Adheres to all PRH and CSDC policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
• Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with state and local codes, CSD, and DOL standards.
• Assists in the preparation of food.
• Assists in serving food.
• Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dish-washing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Fills salt, pepper and napkin dispensers after each meal.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Works within established safety guidelines.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Available Schedule

Monday thru Friday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Qualifications

Minimum

High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma. Ability to read and write in English.

Preferred

Certificate of completion from a culinary/food service training program. Three months experience in a food service capacity. Serve Safe certification.

Knowledge

Individual should have well-defined habits of personal cleanliness and hygiene. Must meet State or local food handling requirements, whichever are more restrictive. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certificates.

Physical Requirements

Frequently

• Standing
• Walking
• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking

Occasionally

• Sitting
• Bending
• Stooping
• Squatting
• Flexibility