Food Service Worker

Riverview Psychiatric Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Sick leave 12 days

Vacation leave 3+ weeks

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, Maine is seeking a maintenance and personal services worker to prepare and serve food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards. The role includes light housekeeping and basic diet preparation under supervision, with a 10:30am-7pm schedule.

This seasonal position is open to current Maine employees and may require overtime as needed. Experience in institutional kitchens is preferred, and the facility is accredited by CMS and the Joint Commission.

Qualifications

• No special coursework, training, or experience is required for entry to this classification.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and personal services work in preparing and serving food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards.
• Some food and simple special diet preparation and related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup tasks.

Skills

Institutional kitchen experience

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Riverview Psychiatric Center Open Date: 10/05/2026 Closing Date: Open Continuously Job Class Code: 1201 Grade: 05 Salary: $18.67 - $23.23 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. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. 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. 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 accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunities 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.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 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 ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents 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.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.