Kitchen Assistant District

Young World Physical Education; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Auburn, Maine is hiring a full-time position aimed at supporting food service across schools. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, showcase flexibility, and be effective in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities involve preparing and serving food, cashier training, and maintaining cleanliness according to assigned protocols.

Applicants must possess necessary licensure and meet specific residency requirements. Immediate starting date with weekly averaging of 27.5 hours at a pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a floater between the schools while assisting in meal service preparation.
• Work collaboratively in food preparation and serving.
• Complete required professional development hours annually.

Skills

Flexibility in work assignments

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Kitchen experience

Accurate following of instructions

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5696954

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Rate of pay $18.50 per hour, 27.5 hours per week, 177 days per year. Pay averaging eligible.

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.

JOB GOAL

Act as a floater between the schools while assisting in the preparation of the meal service for their students across the district.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
2. Work in collaboration with the teams at the schools 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 all schools 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

Full-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

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

Application Instructions

Please respond to all of the following application questions. Answers to the following are REQUIRED to process your application with the Auburn School Department.

Contact Information

• Chris Piercey
• 33 Industry Avenue
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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