Food Service Specialist

KidsPeace; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace seeks a Food Service Worker to join our dedicated team at a private school and residential program serving children with special needs. You will prepare nutritious meals, maintain a clean kitchen, support meal service, and assist with nutrition education.

Your role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with opportunities to contribute to purchasing processes and reports.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Experience with large-scale cooking and sanitation procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce nutritious meals and snacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
• Manage meal service with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Dishwashing and kitchen organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Team orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the KidsPeace Team: Make a Difference as a Food Service Specialist!

Are you looking for more than just "a job"? Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of children? If so, we invite you to start your rewarding career with KidsPeace today! We are a private school and residential program dedicated to supporting children with special needs, and we are currently seeking a dedicated, hard-working Food Service Worker to join our vibrant and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Preparing and producing nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment
• Managing meal service with attention to detail and efficiency
• Dishwashing and keeping kitchen areas organized
• Assisting children with nutrition education to encourage healthy habits
• Supporting purchasing processes, data collection, and maintaining accurate reports

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment, sanitation procedures, and large-scale cooking
• Previous kitchen experience is required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset required