Kitchen Assistant Auburn Middle School

Auburnschl; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auburn School Department Nutrition Program in Auburn, Maine is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Auburn Middle School. The role supports meal preparation and serving for students, working 25 hours weekly with a starting date immediate; pay is 18.50 per hour, with 177 school days per year.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and emphasizes teamwork and reliability. Responsibilities include assisting in food prep, cleaning, adhering to HAACP protocols, and completing annual professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
• Collaborates with the Auburn Middle School team in meal prep and serving.
• Cashier training.
• Wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, prepare meals, serve and daily clean up.
• Help replenish food as needed.
• Adhere to HAACP plan and cleaning/sanitation protocols with clean clothes.
• Coordinate with staff to check in and store orders safely and accurately.
• Complete six professional development hours annually as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Fast-paced work

Interacts with students

Kitchen experience

Adapt to change

Attention to accuracy

Job description

Kitchen Assistant Auburn Middle School

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5475063

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 17, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Rate of pay $18.50 per hour, 25 hours per week, 177 days per year. Pay averaging eligible.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility in work assignments
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Interacts well with students and staff
• Kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
• 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

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

Position type: Full-time

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

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