Industrial Kitchen Prep – Work with Food Without the Restaurant Rush!

Manpower Maine; York (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine in York, Maine is seeking Industrial Kitchen Prep Assistants for a temp-to-hire role. Monday–Friday shifts (1st & 2nd) with a pay rate of $20-$22 per hour.

Join a production-focused kitchen, assisting cooks, preparing ingredients, measuring portions, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to stand, bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients.
• Previous large prepping or food industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with processing food products
• Prepare raw ingredients and materials
• Measure and portion ingredients for cooks
• Keep work areas clean and organized throughout the shift
• Report any conditions requiring attention

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math skills

Food prep basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Industrial Kitchen Prep – Work with Food Without the Restaurant Rush! Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st & 2nd Shifts Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire. We are seeking Industrial Kitchen Prep Assistants for our client in York, Maine. These positions pay $20-22 per hour and are temp-to-hire. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the most awarded food brands—all without being customer-facing. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys food preparation, wants a steady Monday–Friday schedule, and is excited to join a busy, production-focused kitchen environment.

Typical Daily Duties

• Assist cooks with processing food products
• Prepare raw ingredients and materials
• Measure and portion ingredients for cooks
• Keep work areas clean and organized throughout the shift
• Report any conditions requiring attention

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand, bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Basic math skills
• Ability to operate manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts
• Previous large prepping/batching or food industry manufacturing a plus

To be considered for these Industrial Kitchen Prep openings in York, Maine.