Kitchen Assistant 12.5 per week

Auburnschl; Maine; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn School Department Nutrition Program in Auburn, Maine is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal preparation for students at East Auburn Community School and satellite sites. The role requires flexibility, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good teamwork with staff and students.

Rate of pay is $18.50 per hour for 2.50 hours per day. Training includes HAACP compliance and daily sanitation procedures. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Flexible in work assignments.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interacts well with students and staff.
• Kitchen experience preferred.
• Adapts to change quickly and efficiently.
• Follows instructions with accuracy for safe meal prep and state reporting.

Responsibilities

• Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
• Work with Auburn Middle School team to prepare and serve food quickly and pleasantly.
• Cashier training.
• Wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, prepare meals, serve and daily cleanup as assigned by manager.
• Help replenish food as needed.
• Adhere to HAACP plan and cleaning/sanitizing protocols, including arriving in clean clothes.
• Collaborate with staff to check in and store orders safely, accurately and equitably.
• Complete six professional development hours annually at dates set by the Nutrition Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Fast-paced work

Interacts with students

Kitchen experience

Adapt to change

Follow instructions

Job description

Kitchen Assistant 12.5 per week

Auburn School Department Nutrition Program - Auburn, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5376268

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Rate of pay $18.50 per hour for 2.50 hours per day at East Auburn Comminty School

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1.Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility in work assignments
• 2.Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• 3.Interacts well with students and staff
• 4.Kitchen experience preferred
• 5.Ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
• 6.Follow instructions with a focus on accuracy for safe meal preparation and state reporting.

REPORTS TO

Kitchen Manager

JOB GOAL

Assist the central kitchen located at Auburn Middle School prepare meals for their students in addition to the satellite schools on a daily basis.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
• 2.Work in collaboration with the team at Auburn Middle School in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner
• 3.Cashier training
• 4.Wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, prepare meals, serve and daily clean up as assigned by manager.
• 5.Help replenish the food as needed
• 6.Adhere to Auburn School Department’s HAACP plan and follow strict protocols with cleaning and sanitizing including arriving to work in clean clothes,
• 7.Work together with staff at Auburn Middle School to check in and put away orders safely, accurately and equitably.
• 8.Complete required (six) professional development hours annually at the dates and times set by the Nutrition Director.
• 9.Other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Part-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Department of Maine Education CHRC (fingerprinting)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required