Food Service Manager

Servingschools; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn, ME seeks a Food Service Manager to independently operate the school’s lunch program. This hands‑on role covers menu planning, food preparation, ordering, safety compliance, and kitchen sanitation to create a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The selected candidate will work 20–25 hours per week during the school year, with a flexible schedule around menus, service times, and purchasing needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations is preferred.
• Willingness to train the right candidate.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly menus and post them to the SIS.
• Order food and beverages; receive deliveries.
• Prepare and serve lunches in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen environment.
• Monitor food safety standards and ServSafe requirements.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Foster a welcoming dining experience.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and lunch program duties.

Skills

Food service experience

Willingness to train

ServSafe certification readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Dominic Academy is seeking a Food Service Manager to independently operate the school's lunch program. This hands‑on position is responsible for all aspects of daily food service operations, including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, food safety compliance, and kitchen sanitation. The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of independence while providing a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Create monthly menus and post them to the school's Student Information System (SIS)
• Order food and beverages and receive and put away deliveries
• Prepare and serve lunches in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Monitor and maintain food safety standards and ServSafe requirements
• Work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff
• Foster a welcoming and positive dining experience
• Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure all lunch program responsibilities are completed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Food service, cafeteria, restaurant, catering, or cooking experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification
• Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
• Maine State Fingerprinting
• Completion of Protecting God's Children training

Schedule & Compensation

• School-year position
• Approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Flexible schedule based on menu planning, food preparation, service, ordering, and kitchen responsibilities
• $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience