Food Service Worker

Mainemuseums; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state organization in Maine seeks candidates for a food service position, part of a broader effort to provide essential services in health and wellness. Candidates will be responsible for maintaining food services in institutional settings, requiring teamwork and effective communication.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional kitchens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in institutional dining rooms and kitchens.
• Perform related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Opening Date: June 17, 2025

Closing Date: June 24, 2025

Job Class Code: 1201
Grade: 05
Salary: $17.38 - $21.76 per hour*

*Salary is inclusive of $1.00 per hour direct care stipend

Position

Location: Augusta, Maine

Schedule: This is a 10:30am-7pm flex position. Overtime may be required due to operational need.

Watch this video to learn more about building your career with us at Riverview Psychiatric Center: Come Join Our Team!

Job Overview:

This is maintenance and personal services work in preparing and serving food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards. Work involves some food and simple special diet preparation and related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup tasks. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

No special coursework, training, or experience is required for entry to this classification. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in institutional kitchens.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditation by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at [e-mail].

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 3 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes 18.09% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leave – All employees welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for less than full-time positions.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and refine your skills. We appreciate diverse skills and backgrounds that can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants, regardless of background including race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.

If you’re interested in applying, we encourage you to do so. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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