Food Service Assistant

ServingSchools; Howland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MSAD #31 School Nutrition is seeking a Food Service Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, 10-month position (175 days) runs 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with additional event hours possible.

Experience in institutional food prep is preferred but not required; Serve Safe certification within 3 months is required, along with a Maine DOE criminal records check. Salary ranges $18.00–$20.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• MDOE Criminal Records History Check required.
• Current Serve Safe Certification within 3 months.
• Experience in institutional food preparation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and service of food meeting federal guidelines.
• Assists in serving line setup and sale of menu components.
• Familiar with computer software programs and records.
• Maintains sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment per Maine Food Code.
• Exhibits good personal hygiene and teamwork.
• Performs duties as directed by the Nutrition Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer software

Tools

Computer software programs

Job description

Food Service Assistant-

MSAD #31 School Nutrition is seeking a Food Service Assistant - for the School year 2026-2027. This position is 5 days per week, 7 hours per day.

Hours 6-1:30pm. This is a school year position with special event and summer hour options.

Food Service Experience Is Preferred But Not Required.

Full-Time | 10 month position (175-Days following school calendar)

Description

• Assists in the preparation and service of food in portions that meet current federal guidelines as directed by the Nutrition Director.
• Assists in serving line set-up and in the sale of menu components in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.
• Familiar with computer software programs.
• Assists in the cleaning and sanitation of kitchen facilities and kitchen equipment in accordance to Maine Food Code and established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintains good personal hygiene of self.
• Performs additional duties and reporting as required and directed by the Nutrition Director.
• Requirements: MDOE Criminal Records History Check. Current Serve Safe Certification within 3 months.
• Experience in institutional food preparation, proper equipment use, maintaining sanitary conditions, computer software programs and food preparation. Willing to train suitable candidates.
• Exhibit good communication skills with co-workers and customers and have a desire to learn the Child Nutrition Program.

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $20.25/hr