Food Service Assistant - OTES

Servingschools; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

clothing reimbursement

one free meal per day

paid time off

Job summary

Servingschools in Old Town, ME is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the daily operation of the school nutrition program at Old Town Elementary School. The role offers an hourly rate under the local collective bargaining agreement and requires a valid driver’s license and basic food service readiness.

The position emphasizes dependable attendance, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards, with duties including meal service, station setup, and routine records

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Food handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service according to menus, and standardized recipes.
• Set up and maintain serving lines, food service stations, and dining areas.
• Follow required food safety and sanitation practices, including proper handwashing, temperature control, allergen awareness, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Maintain required food production, temperature, cleaning, and other program records.
• Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, serving areas, and dining areas.
• Operate kitchen and dishwashing equipment safely and according to training.
• Receive, store, label, date, and rotate food and supplies using established procedures.
• Work cooperatively with school nutrition staff, students, school personnel, and visitors.
• Attend required training and comply with district policies and supervisory direction.
• Operate point of sale register.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT - OTES

RSU 34 is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the daily operation of the school nutrition program at Old Town Elementary School.

Hourly Rate Range: $17.36 - $19.48 per hour, per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Part-time, 15 hours per week; student school year plus additional assigned days to include mandatory training, meetings, and/or Summer Food Service Program. Benefits include clothing reimbursement, one free meal per day, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Food handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Performance Expectations

The Food Service Assistant is expected to demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, quality customer service, and consistent adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service according to menus, and standardized recipes.
• Set up and maintain serving lines, food service stations, and dining areas.
• Follow required food safety and sanitation practices, including proper handwashing, temperature control, allergen awareness, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Maintain required food production, temperature, cleaning, and other program records.
• Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, serving areas, and dining areas.
• Operate kitchen and dishwashing equipment safely and according to training.
• Receive, store, label, date, and rotate food and supplies using established procedures.
• Work cooperatively with school nutrition staff, students, school personnel, and visitors.
• Attend required training and comply with district policies and supervisory direction.
• Operate point of sale register.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may require prolonged standing and walking; bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling; repetitive use of hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EOE